Lawn-Boy 52161 LT12.5H
The Lawn-Boy 52161 LT12.5H is a tractor produced by Lawn Boy Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW. Transmission: Eaton 750.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
Eaton 750
Overview
![]() | 1991
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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LT-12.5HA | similar Ford model |
Lawn-Boy 52161 Engine | |
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12.5HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Lawn-Boy 52161 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
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 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Riders and Tractors published in 1987, by Lawn-Boy |
Engine
Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 286707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 465 cc
28.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x3.0625 inches
87 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 12.5 hp
9.3 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Eaton 750
Transmission | Eaton 750 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Lawn-Boy 52161 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 22x9.00 |
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Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Lawn-Boy |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Lawn Boy Lawn Tractors Lawn-Boy 52161 LT12.5H.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3.1 hrs
Approximately 3.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2 gal / 7.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.5 L/hr)
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 52161 LT12.5H Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Lawn Boy Lawn Tractors Lawn-Boy 52161 LT12.5H.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.7 PS
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