Lawn Chief 420

The Lawn Chief 420 is a tractor produced by Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse.

Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.5 gal 5.7 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse

Overview

Lawn Chief 420 tractor photo
1990 Lawn tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Lawn Chief
Lawn tractor
Built in Harvard, Illinois, USA
Lawn Chief 420 Engine
12HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
1.5 gal 5.7 L
Engine details ...
Lawn Chief 420 Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO
independent
Clutch
manual
Dimensions & Tires
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
420 references literature
Master Parts Manual published in 1990

Engine

Engine Detail — Gasoline

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Power (gross)
12 hp 8.9 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 420 Tires
Dimensions

Attachments

Attachment overview
36" mid-mount mower deck
Blade
36" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Lawn Chief
2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width
36 inches 91 cm

Photos

Lawn Chief 420 lawn tractor.

Lawn Chief 420 lawn tractor.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 420.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.4 hrs

Approximately 2.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1.5 gal / 5.7 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 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 Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 420 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 420.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS