REO 426
The REO 426 is a tractor produced by Reo Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 180 cc 11.04 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 4.5 hp / 3.4 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 4.5 hp / 3.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Overview
![]() | 1959 - 1963
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | REO |
Riding lawn mower | |
REO 426 Engine | |
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4.5HP Tecumseh 180cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
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REO 426 Transmission | |
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4-speed | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Full dimensions and tires ... |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 180 cc / 11.04 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh VX45 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
REO identified this engine as the REO M45 (recoil) and M46 (electric). | |
Displacement | 180 cc
11.04 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.50x2.25 inches
64 x 57 mm |
Power | 4.5 hp
3.4 kW |
Starter | recoil |
electric OptOptional | |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
REO 426 Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Attachments
26" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount REO |
1-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 26 inches
66 cm |
Cut positions | 4 |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Reo Lawn Tractors REO 426.
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
Reo Lawn Tractors REO 426 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Reo Lawn Tractors REO 426.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)4.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)4.6 PS

