Compare/Lawn Chief 25030 vs Lawn Chief 30501

Lawn Chief 25030 vs Lawn Chief 30501

Verdict: Lawn Chief 25030 vs Lawn Chief 30501

The Lawn Chief 25030 and the Lawn Chief 30501 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Lawn Chief 30501 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 5 hp. Lawn Chief 25030 is the lighter machine (120 kg vs 131 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Lawn Chief 30501 is the newer design (1982 vs 1981). In short: choose the Lawn Chief 30501 for outright pulling power, or the Lawn Chief 25030 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Lawn Chief

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Lawn Chief

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

5 hp

7 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Lawn ChiefReference

Manufacturer

MurrayReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Power (gross)

3.7 kWReference

5.2 kWReference

Starter type

manual recoilReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

120 kgReference

131 kgReference

Front tire

10.50x3.50Reference

10.00x3.50Reference

Rear tire

12.50x4.10Reference

15.00x6.00Reference

Lawn/turf front

10.50x3.50Reference

10.00x3.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear

12.50x4.10Reference

15.00x6.00Reference

Lawn Chief 25030 attachments

25" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

63 cmReference

76 cmReference

Lawn Chief 30501 attachments

30" Mower deck

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.