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Toro 8-25 70040 vs Toro LT 8-32 57300
Verdict: Toro 8-25 70040 vs Toro LT 8-32 57300
The Toro 8-25 70040 and the Toro LT 8-32 57300 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Toro LT 8-32 57300 holds more fuel (6.6 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Toro 8-25 70040 is the newer design (1989 vs 1977). 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
Original price
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$1,950 (1983 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
6.6 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
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Torque
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17.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2500Reference
Oil capacity
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1.1 LReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RCJ-8Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
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
Peerless 801Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
friction discReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
104 cmReference
116 cmReference
Front tire
11x4.00Reference
14x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00Reference
14x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Length
132 cmReference
157 cmReference
Weight
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190 kgReference
Width
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97 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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101 cmReference
Shipping weight
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190 kgReference
Front tread
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78 cmReference
Rear tread
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81 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 gearReference
Cutting width
63 cmReference
81 cmReference
Variants
8-32
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electric startReference
8-32M
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mulching deckReference
Toro LT 8-32 attachments
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Drive
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beltReference
Overall width
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101 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.