Scotts 46562X8
The Scotts 46562X8 is a tractor produced by Scotts Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 693 cc 42.3 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW. Transmission: Peerless 205-023B.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Peerless 205-023B
Overview
 | 1997
Lawn tractorMurray built
Lawn tractor
Murray built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Scotts |
Manufacturer | Murray |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Jackson, Tennessee, USA | |
Original price was $1,798 in 1997 | |
Variants | |
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46562X31 | Canadian model |
Scotts 46562X8 Engine | |
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18HP Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
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Scotts 46562X8 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
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 — 693 cc / 42.3 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 422777 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
Displacement | 693 cc
42.3 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.28 inches
87 x 58 mm |
Power (gross) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 205-023B
Transmission | Peerless 205-023B |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Scotts 46562X8 Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Attachments
46" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Scotts |
Cutting width | 46 inches
116 cm |
Photos
Scotts 46562X31 lawn tractor.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Scotts Lawn Tractors Scotts 46562X8 based on its 18 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Scotts Lawn Tractors Scotts 46562X8.
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
Scotts Lawn Tractors Scotts 46562X8 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Scotts Lawn Tractors Scotts 46562X8.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)18 hp
Kilowatts (kW)13.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)18.2 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW
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