Toro LX500 lawn tractor: review and specs

The Toro LX500 is a 2WD lawn tractor from the LX series. This tractor was manufactured by MTD for Toro from 2006 to 2007. The Toro LX500 is equipped with a 0.7 L (44.2 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine and a mechanical CVT transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Toro LX500 lawn tractor used the Kohler Courage SV720 engine. It is a 0.7 L, 725 cm², (44.2 cu·in) V-twin natural aspirated gasoline engine with 83.0 mm (3.27 in) of the cylinder bore and 67.0 mm (2.64 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 9.0:1. This engine produced 23.4 PS (17.2 kW; 23.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of output power and 60.9 N·m (6.2 kg·m, 44.9 ft·lb) at 2,000 rpm or torque.

The Toro LX500 is equipped with manual steering, dry disc brakes, open operator station, and 11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

Following attachments are available for the Toro LX500 lawn tractor:

Mid-mount Toro 50 in (1,270 mm) mower deck with 3-blades
Front-mount Toro 46 in (1,160 mm) blade
Front-mount Toro 42 in (1,060 mm) two-stage snow blower

Toro LX500 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	Toro LX500
Length	1,727 mm (68 in)
Width	1,370 mm (53.9 in)
Height	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Wheel base	1,168 mm (46 in)
Ground clearance	114 mm (4.5 in)
Weight	238 kg (525 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V, CCA 235A
Cabin type	Open operator station
Engine
Engine model	Kohler Courage SV720
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin
Cylinders	2
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	0.7 L, 725 cm², (44.2 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	83.0 mm X 67.0 mm (3.27 in X 2.64 in)
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Horsepower	23.4 PS (17.2 kW; 23.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Torque	60.9 N·m (6.2 kg·m, 44.9 ft·lb) at 2,000 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	1.7 L (1.8 US. qt, 1.5 Imp. qt.)

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Dry disc
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Mechanical CVT
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 8.2 kmh (5.1 mph) Reverse: 3.7 (2.3 mph)
Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 15x6x6
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 20x10x8

PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	–

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