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Lawn Chief 30501 vs Lawn Chief 525
Verdict: Lawn Chief 30501 vs Lawn Chief 525
The Lawn Chief 30501 and the Lawn Chief 525 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 30501 is the newer design (1982 vs 1977). In short: choose the Lawn Chief 30501 for outright pulling power, or the Lawn Chief 525 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Lawn Chief
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
7 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Lawn ChiefReference
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Manufacturer
MurrayReference
Lawn ChiefReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
5.2 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
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Dimensions
Weight
131 kgReference
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Front tire
10.00x3.50Reference
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Rear tire
15.00x6.00Reference
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Lawn/turf front
10.00x3.50Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
15.00x6.00Reference
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Lawn Chief 30501 attachments
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
63 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Lawn Chief 525 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
25" 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.