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Lawn Chief 402 vs Lawn Chief 500
Verdict: Lawn Chief 402 vs Lawn Chief 500
The Lawn Chief 402 and the Lawn Chief 500 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Lawn Chief 500 leads on rated power with 12 hp against 11 hp. Lawn Chief 500 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Lawn Chief 402 is the newer design (1995 vs 1988). In short: choose the Lawn Chief 500 for outright pulling power, or the Lawn Chief 402 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
11 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Lawn ChiefReference
Lawn ChiefReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
7.6 LReference
Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Lawn Chief 402 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
39" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
99 cmReference
99 cmReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
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20x8.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8.00Reference
Lawn Chief 500 attachments
Attachment overview
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.