Lawn Chief 500
The Lawn Chief 500 is a tractor produced by Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors. The rated power output is 12 hp 8.9 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
12 hp
8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 500 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
 | 1988 - 1990
Lawn tractor |
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1988 - 1990 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Lawn Chief |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Harvard, Illinois, USA | |
Original price was $1,855 in 1989 | |
Lawn Chief 500 Engine | |
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12HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Lawn Chief 500 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 | 20x8.00 |
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 | |
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 500 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.00 |
Dimensions |
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Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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39" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
39" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Lawn Chief |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 39 inches
99 cm |
Photos
Lawn Chief 500 tractor photo
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