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Lawn Chief 545 vs Lawn Chief 740
Verdict: Lawn Chief 545 vs Lawn Chief 740
The Lawn Chief 545 and the Lawn Chief 740 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Lawn Chief 740 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 16 hp. Lawn Chief 545 is the newer design (1994 vs 1992). In short: choose the Lawn Chief 740 for outright pulling power, or the Lawn Chief 545 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
16 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Lawn ChiefReference
Lawn ChiefReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
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Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 820Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
197 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.00Reference
16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
20x8.00Reference
23x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00Reference
23x9.50Reference
Length
170 cmReference
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Height
101 cmReference
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Lawn Chief 545 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
43" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
109 cmReference
116 cmReference
Lawn Chief 740 attachments
46" 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.