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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.
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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

Lift:manual-lift
Angle:manual-angle
Model:Toro 59140
Mount:front-mount
Width:42 inches (106 cm)

32" Mower deck

Type:mid-mount Toro
Blade:1-blade with manual lift
Drive:belt
Cut height:1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cutting width:32 inches (81 cm)
Overall width:40 inches (101 cm)

36" Snow blower

Lift:manual-lift
Model:Toro 59160
Mount:front-mount
Width:36 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