Toro lawn tractors

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.
Power-
Founded-
ModelSuburban 8

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Toro Suburban 8 55200

Power
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K181S
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke2.9375x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm)
Displacement305 cc (18.64 ci)
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging systemstarter-generator
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Year1967
SeriesSuburban Compact Series
Original price$880 in 1967
Attachments
Overview42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade
42" BladeToro, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" Mower deckmid-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 blowerToro, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 1700
Clutchmechanical idler pulley
Serial Numbers
1967700001
Drive and brakes
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
SteeringManual steering
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire6.00-12
Front tire4.80-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO