Lawn Chief 525
The Lawn Chief 525 is a tractor produced by Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 5 hp / 3.7 kW.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 5 hp / 3.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Overview
![]() | 1977 - 1981
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Lawn Chief |
Riding lawn mower | |
Built in Cary, Illinois, USA | |
Original price was $375 in 1977 | |
Lawn Chief 525 Engine | |
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5HP 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Lawn Chief 525 Transmission | |
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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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Full dimensions and tires ... |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Master Parts Manual published in 1977 | |
Master Parts Manual published in 1978 | |
Master Parts Manual published in 1979 | |
Master Parts Manual published in 1980 | |
Master Parts Manual published in 1981 |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 5 hp
3.7 kW |
Starter | manual recoil |
electric OptOptional | |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Dimensions
Lawn Chief 525 Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Attachments
25" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Lawn Chief |
1-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 25 inches
63 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 525.
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 525 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 525.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)5.1 PS
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