Lawn Chief 40860
The Lawn Chief 40860 is a tractor produced by Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors. The rated power output is 18 hp 13.4 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 568 lbs 257 kg.
Engine Power
18 hp
13.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
568 lbs
257 kg
Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 40860 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
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Production | |
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Distributor | Lawn Chief |
Manufacturer | Murray |
Garden tractor | |
Lawn Chief 40860 Engine | |
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18HP Briggs & Stratton 2-cyl gasoline | |
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Lawn Chief 40860 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 568 lbs
257 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50 |
Rear tire | 23x8.50 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Tractors and Rear Engine Riders published in 1981, by Lawn Chief* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
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Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft horiztonally-opposed |
Power (gross) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
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Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
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Lawn Chief 40860 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 568 lbs
257 kg |
Attachments
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Garden tractor | |
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Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Murray 42000 |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Photos
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