Lawn Chief 440
The Lawn Chief 440 is a tractor produced by Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: Dana 4360-62. Operating weight: 415 lbs 188 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.3 gal
4.9 L
Transmission
Dana 4360-62
Operating Weight
415 lbs
188 kg
Overview
![]() | 1991 - 1995
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Lawn Chief |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Harvard, Illinois, USA | |
Original price was $1,099 in 1992 | |
Lawn Chief 440 Engine | |
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12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.3 gal
4.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Lawn Chief 440 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 |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 415 lbs
188 kg |
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 1991 | |
Master Parts Manual published in 1992 | |
Master Parts/Service Manual published in 1993 | |
Master Parts/Service Manual published in 1994 | |
Master Parts/Service Manual published in 1995 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 283707 |
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 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Dana 4360-62
Transmission | Dana 4360-62 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Lawn Chief 440 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x9.50 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 63 inches
160 cm |
Height | 37 inches
93 cm |
Weight | 415 lbs
188 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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39" mid-mount mower deck | |
Blade |
39" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Lawn Chief |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 39 inches
99 cm |
Overall width | 49 inches
124 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 440.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.1 hrs
Approximately 2.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1.3 gal / 4.9 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 440 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 440.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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