Toro 550
The Toro 550 is a lawn tractor produced from 1970 to 1973. It features a 5 hp gasoline engine available from Briggs & Stratton or Tecumseh, with electric start and a 0.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Peerless 352 belt-driven transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear, and an idler pulley clutch. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. The mid PTO is independent with a manual clutch and pulley type. Dimensions include a 39 inch wheelbase, 52 inch length, 29 inch width, 33 inch height, and a weight of 240 lbs. Tires are 11x4.00-5 front and 13x5.00-6 rear. Attachments include a 25 inch mid-mount mower deck and a 30 inch front-mount blade. The serial number plate is located on the left side above the foot rest.
Power5 hp
Founded25" deck
Model550
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Toro 550
Tires
| Rear tire | 13x5.00-6 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
Engine
| Starter | electric |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 0.5 gal (1.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.5625x2.4375 inches (65 x 62 mm) |
| Displacement | 206 cc (12.57 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 5 hp (3.7 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine options | 5HP Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cyl gasoline, 5HP Tecumseh 199cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Starter Tecumseh | electric |
| Tecumseh V50-60203H | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Bore/Stroke Tecumseh | 2.625x2.25 inches (67 x 57 mm) |
| Displacement Tecumseh | 199 cc (12.18 ci) |
| Power (gross) Tecumseh | 5 hp (3.7 kW) |
| Starter volts Tecumseh | 12 |
| Briggs & Stratton 130905 | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Variants
| 500 | manual recoil start |
|---|---|
| 550 | electric start |
Dimensions
| Width | 29 inches (73 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 33 inches (83 cm) |
| Length | 52 inches (132 cm) |
| Weight | 240 lbs (108 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 39 inches (99 cm) |
| Rear tread | 21.5 inches (54 cm) |
| Front tread | 23.5 inches (59 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1970 - 1973 |
| Manufacturer | Toro |
Attachments
| Blade | 30" front-mount Toro blade, 30 inches width (76 cm) |
|---|---|
| 25" mid-mount mower deck | Type: mid-mount Toro, 1-blade, Cutting width: 25 inches (63 cm), Cut height: 1.25 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | idler pulley |
| Transmission | Peerless 352 |
Serial Numbers
| 1970 | 000001 (57060) |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 100001 (57077) |
| 1972 | 200001 (57017) |
| 1973 | 300001 (57017) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |
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