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Toro 500 vs Toro 526 Sportsman 56000
Verdict: Toro 500 vs Toro 526 Sportsman 56000
The Toro 500 and the Toro 526 Sportsman 56000 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Toro 526 Sportsman 56000 is the newer design (1971 vs 1970). 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
Tecumseh V50-60205HReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
500
manual recoil startReference
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550
electric startReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
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Displacement
12.18 ciReference
12.57 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 57 mmReference
65 x 62 mmReference
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter type
recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 352Reference
FooteReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
idler pulleyReference
mechanical idler pulleyReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
99 cmReference
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Weight
108 kgReference
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Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
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Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
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Length
132 cmReference
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Width
73 cmReference
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Height
83 cmReference
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Front tread
59 cmReference
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Rear tread
54 cmReference
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Toro 500 attachments
500 Serial Numbers
1970
000001 (57054)Reference
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1971
100001 (57043)Reference
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1972
200001 (57003)Reference
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1973
300001 (57003)Reference
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Attachment overview
25" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
63 cmReference
66 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
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Toro 526 Sportsman attachments
26" 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.