Yard-Man lawn tractors

Yard-Man 14990

The Yard-Man 14990 is a garden tractor produced from 1977 to 1978 by Yard-Man, a part of MTD, built in Strongsville, Ohio, USA. It is powered by a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter. The tractor features a shaft-driven hydrostatic Eaton transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds in two ranges. It has a 49.5 inch wheelbase, weighs 875 lbs, and rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 27x9.50-15 rear lawn/turf tires. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical disc brakes, and has an open operator station. It includes an independent mid PTO with a manual clutch and pulley type. Attachments available include 42" and 50" mid-mount mower decks, a 54" front-mount blade, and a 42" single-stage front-mount snow blower.
Power16 hp
Founded42/50" deck
Model14990

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Yard-Man 14990

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 326000
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Bore/Stroke3.56x3.25 inches (90 x 83 mm)
Displacement531 cc (32.4 ci)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Weight875 lbs (396 kg)
Rear tire27x9.50-15
Wheelbase49.5 inches (125 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Built inStrongsville, Ohio, USA
Years made1977 - 1978
ManufacturerYard-Man (a part of MTD)
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
54" Bladefront-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm)
42" Snow blower42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount, 205 lbs (92 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge
50" mid-mount mower deck50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
ManufacturerEaton
Transmission typehydrostatic
Tractor hitch
Rear Type0 Optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
Mid PTOindependent
Mid PTO Typepulley