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Toro 8-25 70040 vs Toro 888 Toromatic
Verdict: Toro 8-25 70040 vs Toro 888 Toromatic
The Toro 8-25 70040 and the Toro 888 Toromatic are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Toro 8-25 70040 holds more fuel (3.8 L vs 3.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Toro 8-25 70040 is the newer design (1989 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
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ToroReference
ToroReference
Image courtesy of Richard Kepple JrReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
3.4 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
1
Gear shiftReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
ClutchReference
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4
BrakeReference
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5
Parking brakeReference
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Transmission
Peerless 700Reference
Eaton 6Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
104 cmReference
106 cmReference
Front tire
11x4.00Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
132 cmReference
146 cmReference
Weight
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33 kgReference
Width
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81 cmReference
Height
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87 cmReference
Front tread
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63 cmReference
Rear tread
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60 cmReference
Toro 8-25 attachments
8-25 Serial Numbers
1993
3900001Reference
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1994
4900001Reference
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1995
5900001Reference
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1996
6900001Reference
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1997
7900001Reference
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1998
8900001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
25" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
63 cmReference
91 cmReference
Toro 888 attachments
888 Serial Numbers
1970
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0000001 (55152)Reference
1971
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1000001 (55256)Reference
1972
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2000001 (55275)Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Overall width
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114 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
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.