Yard-Man 999
The Yard-Man 999 is a tractor produced by Yard Man Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 624 cc 38.1 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 22 hp / 16.4 kW. Transmission: Eaton.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 22 hp / 16.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Eaton
Overview
 | 1995 - 1998
900 SeriesGarden tractor
900 Series
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Yard-Man (a part of MTD) |
Garden tractor | |
Original price was $5,500 in 1996 | |
Yard-Man 999 Engine | |
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22HP Kohler 624cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Yard-Man 999 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Mid PTO Type | pulley |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 18x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 27x9.50-14 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 624 cc / 38.1 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler CH22S |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin |
Displacement | 624 cc
38.1 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.03x2.64 inches
77 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 22 hp
16.4 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Eaton
Transmission | Eaton |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
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Dimensions
Yard-Man 999 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 18x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 27x9.50-14 |
Dimensions |
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Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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50" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Photos
MTD Yard-Man 999 with Kwik-Way loader.
MTD Yard-Man 999 with Kwik-Way loader.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Yard Man Lawn Tractors Yard-Man 999 based on its 22 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. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
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 Yard Man Lawn Tractors Yard-Man 999.
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 999 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Yard Man Lawn Tractors Yard-Man 999.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)22 hp
Kilowatts (kW)16.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)22.3 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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