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Craftsman YT4500 Lawn Tractor
The
Craftsman YT4500 is a 2WD lawn tractor. This model was manufactured by Husqvarna
built from 2010 to 2013.
The Craftsman YT4500 tractor is powered by 44 cubic inches (725 cc)
Kohler Courage SV735 4-cycle V-twin cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine
with a maximum output power of 26 Hp (19.4 kW), or 44.1 cubic inches
(726 cc) Briggs and Stratton 445877 4-cycle V-twin cylinder gasoline
engine with max power of 26 Hp (19.4 kW). The Craftsman YT4500 is
equipped with 2 types of transmission. 1st type: Tuff Torq K46
belt-driven hydrostatic transmission.
2nd type: Hydro Gear hydrostatic transmission. The maximum forward speed
- 5.5 mph (8.8 kph), max. reverse speed - 2.9 mph (4.7 kph). The
Craftsman YT4500 was equipped with a manual sector and pinion steering
system, mechanical disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x10.00-8
rear tires. The lawn tractor is compatible with a 54" mid-mount 3-blade
mower deck with a cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (37-100 mm) and manual
lift system.
Engine Model |
Kohler Courage SV735 |
Engine Type |
4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine |
Number of Cylinder |
2 |
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) |
44.0 (725) |
Engine Bore, in (mm) |
3.27 (83.0) |
Engine Stroke, in (mm) |
2.64 (67.0) |
Engine Power, Hp (kW) |
26.0 (19.4) |
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) |
56.2 (41.5) |
Fast Idle Speed, rpm |
2800 |
Low Idle Speed, rpm |
1500 |
Compression Ratio |
9:1 |
Fuel System Type |
Carburetor |
Carburetor Type |
One-Barrel, fixed main jet |
Fuel Pump |
Pulse type |
Fuel Filter |
In-line |
Governor |
Centrifugal Mechanical Flyweight |
Cooling System |
Air Intake |
Air Cleaner |
Replaceable, paper element |
Lubrication System Type |
Full-Pressure |
Oil Filter |
Full-flow |
Ignition System Type |
Electronic |
Spark Plug |
Champion RC12YC |
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) |
0.03 (0.76) |
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) |
3.0 (11.5) |
Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
1.9 (1.8) |
Engine Model |
Briggs and Stratton 445877 |
Engine Type |
4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine |
Number of Cylinders |
2 |
Displacement, cu.in (cc) |
44.1 (726) |
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) |
3.12 (79.0) |
Piston Stroke, in (mm) |
2.89 (73.0) |
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) |
26.0 (19.4) |
Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3400 |
Idle Speed, rpm |
1600 |
Cylinder Bore Type |
Cast iron sleeve |
Fuel System Type |
Carburetor |
Carburetor Type |
Float-feed |
Fuel Pump Type |
Integral |
Governor Type |
Mechanical |
Lubrication System |
Full pressure |
Air Cleaner |
Paper cartridge with a foam pre-cleaner |
Cooling System |
Forced air |
Ignition System |
Electronic |
Spark Plug Type |
Champion QC12YC |
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) |
0.03 (0.76) |
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) |
3.0 (11.5) |
Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
2.0 (1.9) |
Electrical System Rating, Volts |
12 |
Charging System |
Alternator |
Starter Type |
Electric |
Number of Batteries |
1 |
Battery Voltage, Volts |
12 |
Electric Ground |
Negative |
PTO Operational Type |
Independent |
PTO Clutch |
Manual/Electric |
PTO Speed, rpm |
2800 |
Transmission Model |
Tuff Torq K46 |
Transmission Type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic |
Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite |
Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite |
Drive Train |
Transaxle with foot-controlled variable speed drive |
Reduction Ratio |
21.53:1 |
Axle Shaft Size, in (mm) |
0.75 (19.1) |
Transaxle Capacity, qts (L) |
2.8 (2.6) |
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
5.2 (8.4) |
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
2.9 (4.7) |
Transmission Model |
Hydro Gear |
Transmission Type |
Hydrostatic |
Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite |
Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite |
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
5.5 (8.8) |
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
2.4 (3.9) |
Drive Wheels |
2WD 4x2 |
Steering Configuration |
Front steer |
Steering System |
Manual sector and pinion |
Brakes Type |
Mechanical disc |
Front Tire Size |
15x6.00-6 |
Rear Tire Size |
20x10.00-8 |
Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount |
Number of Blades |
3 |
Cutting Width, in (mm) |
54 (1365) |
Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.5-4.0 (37-100) |
Cut positions |
6 |
Drive System |
Belt |
Lift System |
Mechanical |
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