Yard-Man lawn tractors

Yard-Man 3050

The Yard-Man 3050 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1959 to 1963 by Yard-Man in Jackson, Michigan, USA. It features a 5.5 hp Lauson V55 221cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start, a 5-speed friction disc transmission with 5 forward and 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower has an open operator station and originally sold for $430 in 1960. Attachments include a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift. Electrical system uses a 12-volt negative ground battery.
Power5 hp
Founded26" deck
Model3050

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Yard-Man 3050

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelLauson V55
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke2.625x2.25 inches (67 x 57 mm)
Displacement221 cc (13.53 ci)
Power (gross)5.5 hp (4.1 kW)
Starter volts12
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
Built inJackson, Michigan, USA
Original price$430 in 1960
Years produced1959 - 1963
Attachments
Typemid-mount Yard-Man
Blades1-blade with manual lift
Mower deck26" mid-mount
Cutting width26 inches (66 cm)
Transmission
Typefriction disc
Gears5 forward and 2 reverse
Drive and Steering
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station