Toro lawn tractors

Toro 6 HP 57101

The Toro 6 HP 57101 is a 1968 lawn tractor manufactured by Toro. It features a 6 hp Tecumseh V60 221cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual or electric start variants. The tractor has a Peerless 352 belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The tractor weighs 280 lbs and has a wheelbase of 36 inches. It includes a 25-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment and an independent rear PTO. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power-
Founded-
Model6 HP 57101

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Toro 6 HP 57101

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh V60
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Startermanual recoil (Model 57101), electric (Model 57201)
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Bore/Stroke2.625x2.50 inches (67 x 64 mm)
Displacement221 cc (13.53 ci)
Oil capacity0.84 qts (0.8 L)
Power (gross)6 hp (4.5 kW)
Starter volts12
General
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
SteeringManual steering
Original price$450 in 1968
Production year1968
Operator stationOpen operator station
Variants
57101manual start
57201electric start
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Attachments
25" mid-mount mower deckType: mid-mount Toro, 1-blade, Cutting width: 25 inches (63 cm), Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), Cut positions: 5
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 352
Clutchidler pulley
Serial Numbers
19688000001
Dimensions & Tires
Width29.5 inches (74 cm)
Length51.75 inches (131 cm)
Weight280 lbs (127 kg)
Rear axle0.875 inch diameter (22 mm)
Rear tire13x5.00-6
Wheelbase36 inches (91 cm)
Front tire11x4.00-5
Height (steering wheel)38.25 inches (97 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent