Toro lawn tractors
Toro LT 8-32 57300
The Toro LT 8-32 is a lawn tractor produced from 1977 to 1985. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 5-speed Peerless 801 belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a mid PTO with manual or electric clutch depending on the year. It weighs 420 lbs and has a wheelbase of 46 inches. Attachments include a 32" mid-mount mower deck, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 36" front-mount snow blower.
Power8 hp
Founded32" deck
ModelLT 8-32
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Toro LT 8-32 57300
Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 16x7.50-8 |
|---|---|
| Lawn/turf front | 14x5.00-6 |
Engine
| Torque | 12.7 lb-ft (17.2 Nm) |
|---|---|
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.75 gal (6.6 L) |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Sparkplug | Champion RCJ-8 |
| Torque RPM | 2500 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 318 cc (19.44 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.125 qts (1.1 L) |
| Engine Detail | Briggs & Stratton 191707 |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 8-32 | electric start |
|---|---|
| 8-32M | mulching deck |
Dimensions
| Width | 38.5 inches (97 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches (116 cm) |
| Rear tread | 32 inches (81 cm) |
| Front tread | 31 inches (78 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 420 lbs (190 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 40 inches (101 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toro |
| Original price | $1,099 (1979), $1,950 (1983) |
| Years produced | 1977 - 1985 |
Attachments
| Overview | 32" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | Liftmanual-lift Anglemanual-angle ModelToro 59140 Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) |
| 32" Mower deck | Typemid-mount Toro Blade1-blade with manual lift Drivebelt Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) Cutting width32 inches (81 cm) Overall width40 inches (101 cm) |
| 36" Snow blower | Liftmanual-lift ModelToro 59160 Mountfront-mount Width36 inches (91 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | friction disc |
| Transmission | Peerless 801 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual (early), electric (late) |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |
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