Pennsylvania 1008 Meteor
The Pennsylvania 1008 Meteor is a tractor produced by Pennsylvania Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 305 cc 18.64 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: Sunstrand.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1 gal
3.8 L
Transmission
Sunstrand
Overview
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Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Pennsylvania |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Waynesboro, Virginia, USA | |
Pennsylvania 1008 Engine | |
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8HP Kohler 305cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Pennsylvania 1008 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch *Optional. Model 2AC4. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
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Parts List Models 1008, 1010 and 1012 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 305 cc / 18.64 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K181 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 305 cc
18.64 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.9375x2.75 inches
75 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Transmission
Transmission — Sunstrand
Transmission | Sunstrand |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Pennsylvania 1008 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Length | 63 inches
160 cm |
Width | 37 inches
93 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" 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. |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Pennsylvania Lawn Tractors Pennsylvania 1008 Meteor.
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
Pennsylvania Lawn Tractors Pennsylvania 1008 Meteor Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Pennsylvania Lawn Tractors Pennsylvania 1008 Meteor.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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