Yard-Man 3040
The Yard-Man 3040 is a tractor produced by Yard Man Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 4.5 hp / 3.4 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 4.5 hp / 3.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
5 forward and 2 reverse
Overview
![]() | 1959 - 1963
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Yard-Man |
Riding lawn mower | |
Built in Jackson, Michigan, USA | |
Original price was $350 in 1960 | |
Yard-Man 3040 Engine | |
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4.5HP gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Yard-Man 3040 Transmission | |
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5-speed friction disc | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Full dimensions and tires ... |
References | |
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Operating Instructions Model 3040-0 (0611-211) published in 1959 | |
Operating Instructions Model 3040-1 (0611-285) published in 1960 | |
Operating Instructions Model 3040-3 (0611-334) |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power | 4.5 hp
3.4 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 2 reverse friction disc
Type | friction disc |
Gears | 5 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Yard-Man 3040 Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Attachments
26" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Yard-Man |
1-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 26 inches
66 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Yard Man Lawn Tractors Yard-Man 3040.
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
Yard Man Lawn Tractors Yard-Man 3040 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Yard Man Lawn Tractors Yard-Man 3040.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)4.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)4.6 PS
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