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Craftsman LT1500 Specifications
The Craftsman LT1500 is a 2WD lawn tractor from LT Series. This model was manufactured by Husqvarna or MTD from 2009 to 2013. The machine is powered by one of two engines: Briggs and Stratton 31C707 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 17.5 hp (13 kW), or Zongshen 4P90HU 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 11.7 hp (8.7 kW).
The Craftsman LT1500 tractor is fitted with several types of transmission: gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, or gear transmission with 7 forward and 7 reverse gears. The Craftsman LT1500 tractor is equipped with a manual steering system, mechanical PTO clutch, disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 or 18x9.50-8 front tires, and 20x8.00-8 rear tires. The tractor is compatible with a 42" mid-mount mower deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0" (37-100 mm) and mechanical lift system.
| Briggs and Stratton Engine |
Engine Model ..................... Briggs and Stratton 31C707
Engine Type ..................... 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinderss ..................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 30.5 (500)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.56 (91.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 3.06 (78.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 17.5 (13.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3300
Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 1750
Compression Ratio ..................... 8.5:1
Cylinder Bore Type ..................... Cast iron sleeve
Fuel System Type ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Float
Governor Type ..................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ..................... Splash
Air Cleaner Type ..................... Dual element
Cooling System ..................... Forced air
Ignition System ..................... Electronic
Spark Plug Type ..................... Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.03 (0.76)
Armature Air Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.010-0.014 (0.25-0.36)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) ..................... 0.003-0.005 (0.08-0.13)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ..................... 0.005-0.007 (0.13-0.18)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 1.5 (5.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 1.51 (1.42)
| Zongshen Engine |
Engine Model ..................... Zongshen 4P90HU
Engine Type ..................... 4-cycle single cylinder 2-valve vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinderss ..................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 25.6 (420)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.54 (90.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 2.60 (66.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 11.7 (8.7)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3300
Fuel System Type ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Float
Governor Type ..................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ..................... Splash
Air Cleaner Type ..................... Paper and foam elements
Cooling System ..................... Forced air
Ignition System ..................... Electronic
Spark Plug Type ..................... F6RTC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.03 (0.76)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 1.5 (5.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 1.6 (1.5)
| Electrical System |
Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Starter Type ..................... Electric
Number of Batteries ..................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts ..................... 12
Electric Ground ..................... Negative
| Power Take Off |
PTO Operational Type ..................... Independent
PTO Clutch ..................... Manual
PTO Speed, rpm ..................... 2200
| Standard Transmission |
Transmission Model ..................... Hydro-Gear
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ..................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.2 (8.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 2.7 (4.3)
| Optional Transmission |
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type ..................... 6F/1R
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 1.7 (2.7)
| Optional Transmission |
Transmission Model ..................... MTD Transmatic
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type ..................... 7F/7R
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 7
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 7
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.3 (8.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.2 (8.3)
| Optional Transmission |
Transmission Model ..................... Shift-On-The-Go
Transmission Type ..................... Gear
Gearbox Type ..................... 7F/1R
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 7
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 2.0 (3.2)
| Wheels and Tires |
Wheel Drive System ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Manual
Brakes Type ..................... Disc
Front Tire Size ..................... 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size ..................... 18x9.50-8
Rear Tire Size ..................... 20x8.00-8
| Dimensions and Weight |
Wheelbase, in (mm) ..................... 35 (880)
Overall Length, in (mm) ..................... 70 (1770)
Overall Height, in (mm) ..................... 35.5 (895)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 47 (1190)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ..................... 501 (227)
| Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 42 (1060)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 52 (1300)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.5-4.0 (37-100)
Cut Positions ..................... 5
Drive System ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical
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