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Lawn Chief 420 vs Lawn Chief 500
Verdict: Lawn Chief 420 vs Lawn Chief 500
The Lawn Chief 420 and the Lawn Chief 500 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Lawn Chief 500 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Lawn Chief 420 is the newer design (1990 vs 1988). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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
12 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)
8.9 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
Clutch
manualReference
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Lawn Chief 420 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 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
39" 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.