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Toro Suburban 8 55200

The Toro Suburban 8 is a 1967 garden tractor from the Suburban Compact Series. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181S 305cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Peerless 1700 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with mechanical idler pulley clutch, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The tractor includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and is equipped with 4.80-8 front and 6.00-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and a starter-generator charging system. Attachments available include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. Original price was $880 in 1967.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Toro Suburban 8 55200

Power

Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K181S
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:2.9375x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm)
Displacement:305 cc (18.64 ci)
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging system:starter-generator

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Year:1967
Series:Suburban Compact Series
Original price:$880 in 1967

Attachments

Overview:42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade
42" Blade:Toro, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" Mower deck:mid-mount Toro 59004, 2-blade with manual lift, cutting width 42 inches (106 cm), belt drive, cut height 2 to 4 inch (5 to 10 cm), 5 cut positions
36" Snow blower:Toro, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 1700
Clutch:mechanical idler pulley

Serial Numbers

1967:700001

Drive and brakes

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:Manual steering

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:6.00-12
Front tire:4.80-8

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
PTO type:independent
PTO location:Mid PTO

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