Lawn-Boy 52153 YT12.5
The Lawn-Boy 52153 YT12.5 is a tractor produced by Lawn Boy Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 398 cc 24.3 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW. Transmission: Peerless 801.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Peerless 801
Overview
![]() | 1990
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Lawn-Boy |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Plymouth, Wisconsin, USA | |
Variants | |
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YT-12.5 | similar Ford model |
Lawn-Boy 52153 Engine | |
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12.5HP Kohler 398cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
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Lawn-Boy 52153 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 22x9.00-12 |
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Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 398 cc / 24.3 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler CV12.5S |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 398 cc
24.3 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.425x2.638 inches
87 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 12.5 hp
9.3 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Lawn-Boy 52153 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 801
Transmission | Peerless 801 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Lawn-Boy 52153 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 22x9.00-12 |
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Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Lawn-Boy |
3-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Lawn Boy Lawn Tractors Lawn-Boy 52153 YT12.5.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Lawn Boy Lawn Tractors Lawn-Boy 52153 YT12.5 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Lawn Boy Lawn Tractors Lawn-Boy 52153 YT12.5.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.7 PS
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