Lawn Chief 400
The Lawn Chief 400 is a tractor produced by Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 11 hp / 8.2 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 11 hp / 8.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Overview
![]() | 1988 - 1989
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Lawn Chief |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Harvard, Illinois, USA | |
Original price was $1,199 in 1989 | |
Lawn Chief 400 Engine | |
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11HP gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Lawn Chief 400 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 15x6.00 |
Rear tire | 18x9.50 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Master Parts Manual published in 1988 | |
Master Parts Manual published in 1989 |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 11 hp
8.2 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Lawn Chief 400 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x9.50 |
Dimensions |
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Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
Blade |
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Lawn Chief |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 400.
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 Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 400 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 400.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)11 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)11.2 PS
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