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Toro 700 vs Toro Sportsman Rider
Verdict: Toro 700 vs Toro Sportsman Rider
The Toro 700 and the Toro Sportsman Rider are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Toro 700 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 6 hp. Toro 700 is the newer design (1970 vs 1959). In short: choose the Toro 700 for outright pulling power, or the Toro Sportsman Rider 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
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
7 hp
6 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ToroReference
ToroReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
700
manual recoil startReference
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770
electric startReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
3.4 LReference
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Displacement
15 ciReference
12.176 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
70 x 64 mmReference
67 x 57 mmReference
Power (gross)
5.2 kWReference
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Starter type
recoilReference
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Power
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4.1 kWReference
Starter
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electric optionalReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
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
117 kgReference
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Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
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Rear tire
15x6.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
15x6.00-6Reference
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Length
133 cmReference
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Width
85 cmReference
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Height
83 cmReference
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Front tread
59 cmReference
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Rear tread
55 cmReference
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Toro 700 attachments
700 Serial Numbers
1970
000001 (57104)Reference
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1971
100001 (57111)Reference
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1972
200001 (57131)Reference
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1973
300001 (57131)Reference
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Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
81 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
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Toro Sportsman Rider attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.