Toro 888 Toromatic
The Toro 888 Toromatic is a lawn tractor produced from 1970 to 1972 as part of the Suburban Compact Series. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic Eaton 6 transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 42 inches, weighs 340 lbs, and uses 13x5.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes manual steering, mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. The 888 supports a mid PTO with a manual clutch and pulley type. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The tractor was manufactured by Toro and is related to models 880 and 940.
Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
Model888
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Toro 888 Toromatic
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 190707 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 0.9 gal (3.4 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 318 cc (19.44 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 32 inches (81 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 34.5 inches (87 cm) |
| Length | 57.5 inches (146 cm) |
| Weight | 340 lbs (154 kg) Tractor only |
| Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
| Rear tread | 23.75 inches (60 cm) |
| Front tread | 25 inches (63 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | Suburban Compact Series |
| Years made | 1970 - 1972 |
| Manufacturer | Toro |
Attachments
| Overview | 36" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade |
|---|---|
| 36" Blade | Toro, front-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm) |
| 36" Mower deck | mid-mount Toro, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 36 inches (91 cm), Weight 74 lbs (33 kg), Overall width 45.25 inches (114 cm), Cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) |
| 32" Snow blower | Toro, front-mount, 32 inches width (81 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Eaton 6 |
Serial Numbers
| 1970 | 0000001 (55152) |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 1000001 (55256) |
| 1972 | 2000001 (55275) |
Operator station
| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Station type | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |
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