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Lawn Chief 500 vs Lawn Chief 520
Verdict: Lawn Chief 500 vs Lawn Chief 520
The Lawn Chief 500 and the Lawn Chief 520 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Lawn Chief 520 leads on rated power with 13 hp against 12 hp. Lawn Chief 520 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Lawn Chief 520 is the newer design (1991 vs 1988). In short: choose the Lawn Chief 520 for outright pulling power, or the Lawn Chief 500 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
12 hp
13 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
7.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
9.3 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
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00Reference
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Rear tire
20x8.00Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00Reference
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Lawn Chief 500 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
39" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
99 cmReference
109 cmReference
Lawn Chief 520 attachments
43" 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.