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Toro GT420 Garden Tractor
The
Toro GT420 is a 2WD 400XT-series garden tractor. This model was manufactured
from 2005 to 2006. The Toro GT420 drivetrain system components: Kawasaki FH541V
4-stroke vertical V-twin cylinder air cooled gasoline engine and Hydro-Gear
belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
A 35.7 cu.in (585 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 2.92" (74 mm),
piston stroke of 2.69" (68 mm), and rated power of 17 hp (12.7 kW). The
maximum travel speed (forward/reverse): 6.9 mph (11.1 km/h) and 3.4 mph
(5.5 km/h).
The Toro GT420 tractor is equipped with a manual steering system, band
brakes, 16x6.50-8 front tires, and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. The garden
tractor is compatible with the following attachments: 42", 48", or 52"
mid-mount 3-blade side discharge mower decks with cutting height of
1.0-4.0 in (25-102 mm), 7 cut positions, and mechanical lift system.
Engine Model |
Kawasaki FH541V |
Engine Type |
4-stroke vertical V-twin air cooled gasoline engine |
Number of Cylinder |
2 |
Cylinder Layout |
90 deg V-Twin |
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) |
35.7 (585) |
Engine Bore, in (mm) |
2.92 (74.0) |
Engine Stroke, in (mm) |
2.69 (68.0) |
Engine Power, Hp (kW) |
17.0 (12.7) |
Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3600 |
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) |
49.1 (36.3) |
Torque Speed, rpm |
2000 |
Compression Ratio |
8.5:1 |
Direction of Rotation |
Counterclockwise facing the PTO Shaft |
Fuel System Type |
Carburetor |
Carburetor Type |
Float type with fixed main jet |
Fuel Pump Type |
Pulse Pump |
Governor Type |
Flyweight all speed governor |
Air Cleaner |
Dual stage element, dry type |
Lubricating System Type |
Pressurized |
Oil Filter Type |
Dual element |
Ignition System Type |
Transistorized-fly wheel magneto |
Spark Plug |
Champion RCJ8Y |
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) |
0.030 (0.76) |
Ignition Coil Air Gap, in (mm) |
0.0079-0.0158 (0.20-0.40) |
Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) |
0.0040-0.0059 (0.10-0.15) |
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) |
4.0 (15.0) |
Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
1.8 (1.7) |
Electrical System Rating, Volts |
12 |
Starter Type |
Electric |
Number of Batteries |
1 |
Battery Rating |
12V, 340 CCA |
Electric Ground |
Negative |
Front PTO Operational Type |
Independent |
Front PTO Clutch |
Electric |
Front PTO Speed, rpm |
3300 |
Transmission Model |
Hydro-Gear |
Transmission Type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic |
Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite |
Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite |
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
6.9 (11.1) |
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
3.4 (5.5) |
Drive Wheels |
2WD 4x2 |
Steering Configuration |
Front steer |
Steering System |
Manual |
Brakes Type |
Band |
Front Tire Size |
16x6.50-8 |
Rear Tire Size |
23x10.50-12 |
Wheelbase, in (mm) |
49.5 (1250) |
Length, in (mm) |
69.2 (1750) |
Height, in (mm) |
45.5 (1150) |
Overall Width, in (mm) |
36 (910) |
Weight, lb (kg) |
660 (299) |
Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount, side discharge |
Number of Blades |
3 |
Cutting Width, in (mm) |
42 (1060) |
Overall Width, in (mm) |
45 (1135) |
Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.0-4.0 (25-102) |
Cut Positions |
7 |
Deck Construction |
Stamped |
Spindles Type |
Greasable |
Spindle Material |
Aluminum |
Anti-Scalp Wheels |
Standard |
Deck Drive |
Belt |
Lift System |
Mechanical |
Deck Weight, lbs (kg) |
132 (60) |
Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount, side discharge |
Number of Blades |
3 |
Cutting Width, in (mm) |
48 (1215) |
Overall Width, in (mm) |
52 (1315) |
Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.0-4.0 (25-102) |
Cut Positions |
7 |
Deck Construction |
Stamped |
Spindles Type |
Greasable |
Spindle Material |
Aluminum |
Anti-Scalp Wheels |
Standard |
Deck Drive |
Belt |
Lift System |
Mechanical |
Deck Weight, lbs (kg) |
195 (88.6) |
Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount, side discharge |
Number of Blades |
3 |
Cutting Width, in (mm) |
52 (1320) |
Overall Width, in (mm) |
59 (1495) |
Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.0-4.0 (25-102) |
Cut Positions |
7 |
Deck Construction |
Stamped |
Spindles Type |
Greasable |
Spindle Material |
Aluminum |
Anti-Scalp Wheels |
Standard |
Deck Drive |
Belt |
Lift System |
Mechanical |
Deck Weight, lbs (kg) |
220 (100) |
Snowblower Type |
Front-mount, single-stage |
Clearing Width, in (mm) |
42 (1060) |
Lift System |
Mechanical |
Weight, lbs (kg) |
201 (91.5) |
Roller Type |
Tow Behind |
Roller Width, in (mm) |
36 (910) |
Construction |
Heavy Gauge Steel |
Empty Weight, lbs (kg) |
105 (47.7) |
Total Weight, lbs (kg) |
600 (273) |
Blade Type |
Front-mount |
Spring Trip |
Standard |
Width, in (mm) |
48 (1215) |
Lift System |
Mechanical |
Angle |
Manual |
Angle Positions |
5 |
Weight, lbs (kg) |
130 (59) |
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