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Toro 5 HP vs Toro 550
Verdict: Toro 5 HP vs Toro 550
The Toro 5 HP and the Toro 550 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Toro 550 is the newer design (1970 vs 1967). 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
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ToroReference
ToroReference
air-cooledReference
Tecumseh V50-60203HReference
Variants
500
—
manual recoil startReference
550
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electric startReference
57100
manual startReference
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57200
electric startReference
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Engine
Displacement
12.1 ciReference
12.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 57 mmReference
67 x 57 mmReference
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
—
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
—
Peerless 352Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Clutch
—
idler pulleyReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Toro 5 HP attachments
5 HP Serial Numbers
1967
7000001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
25" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
63 cmReference
63 cmReference
Cut height
—
3 to 7 cmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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99 cmReference
Weight
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108 kgReference
Front tire
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11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
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13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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13x5.00-6Reference
Length
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132 cmReference
Width
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73 cmReference
Height
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83 cmReference
Front tread
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59 cmReference
Rear tread
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54 cmReference
Toro 550 attachments
550 Serial Number Location
550 Serial Numbers
1970
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000001 (57060)Reference
1971
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100001 (57077)Reference
1972
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200001 (57017)Reference
1973
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300001 (57017)Reference
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.