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Lawn Chief 520 vs Lawn Chief 540
Verdict: Lawn Chief 520 vs Lawn Chief 540
The Lawn Chief 520 and the Lawn Chief 540 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Lawn Chief 540 leads on rated power with 14 hp against 13 hp. Lawn Chief 540 is the newer design (1993 vs 1991). In short: choose the Lawn Chief 540 for outright pulling power, or the Lawn Chief 520 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
13 hp
14 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
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power (gross)
9.3 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dana 4360-62Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Lawn Chief 520 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
43" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Overall width
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135 cmReference
Dimensions
Weight
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197 kgReference
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
Length
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170 cmReference
Height
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101 cmReference
Lawn Chief 540 attachments
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.