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Toro 8-32 vs Toro 888 Toromatic
Verdict: Toro 8-32 vs Toro 888 Toromatic
The Toro 8-32 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 888 Toromatic is the lighter machine (154 kg vs 335 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Toro 8-32 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 3.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Toro 8-32 is the newer design (1983 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
56138
recoil startl 56145Reference
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Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 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
Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 770Reference
Eaton 6Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
335 to 360 poundsReference
33 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
15x6.00-6Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6.00-6Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
147 cmReference
146 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
96 cmReference
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Shipping weight
151 kgReference
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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 8-32 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
101 cmReference
114 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 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
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.