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Craftsman YT 4500 Specifications
The Craftsman YT 4500 is a 2WD lawn tractor from YT Series. This model was manufactured by Husqvarna from 2009 to 2013. The machine is powered by one of two engines: Kohler Courage SV735 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 26 hp (19.4 kW), or Briggs and Stratton 445877 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 26 hp (19.4 kW).
The Craftsman YT4500 tractor is fitted with several types of transmission: Tuff Torq K46 hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, or Hydro Gear hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. The Craftsman YT 4500 tractor is equipped with a manual steering system, manual or electric PTO clutch, mechanical disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x10.00-8 rear tires. The tractor is compatible with a 54" mid-mount mower deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0" (37-100 mm) and mechanical lift system.
| Kohler Engine |
Engine Model ..................... Kohler Courage SV735
Engine Type ..................... 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ..................... 2
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 44.0 (725)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.27 (83.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 2.64 (67.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) ..................... 26.0 (19.4)
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ..................... 56.2 (41.5)
Fast Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 2800
Low Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 1500
Compression Ratio ..................... 9:1
Fuel System Type ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... One-Barrel, fixed main jet
Fuel Pump Type ..................... Pulse type
Fuel Filter Type ..................... In-line
Governor Type ..................... Centrifugal mechanical flyweight
Cooling System ..................... Air Intake
Air Cleaner Type ..................... Replaceable, paper element
Lubrication System ..................... Full-Pressure
Oil Filter Type ..................... Full-flow
Ignition System ..................... Electronic
Spark Plug ..................... Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.03 (0.76)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 1.9 (1.8)
| Briggs Engine |
Engine Model ..................... Briggs and Stratton 445877
Engine Type ..................... 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinderss ..................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 44.2 (724)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.12 (79.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 2.89 (73.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 26.0 (19.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3400
Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 1600
Cylinder Bore Type ..................... Cast iron sleeve
Fuel System Type ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Float-feed
Fuel Pump Type ..................... Integral
Governor Type ..................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ..................... Full pressure
Air Cleaner Type ..................... Paper cartridge with a foam pre-cleaner
Cooling System ..................... Forced air
Ignition System ..................... Electronic
Spark Plug Type ..................... Champion QC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.03 (0.76)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 2.0 (1.9)
| Electrical System |
Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator
Starter Type ..................... Electric
Number of Batteries ..................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts ..................... 12
Electric Ground ..................... Negative
| Power Take Off |
PTO Operational Type ..................... Independent
PTO Clutch ..................... Manual/Electric
PTO Speed, rpm ..................... 2800
| Standard Transmission |
Transmission Model ..................... Tuff Torq K46
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ..................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... Infinite
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 2.8 (2.6)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.2 (8.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 2.9 (4.7)
| Optional Transmission |
Transmission Model ..................... Hydro Gear
Transmission Type ..................... Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ..................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 2.4 (3.9)
| Wheels and Tires |
Wheel Drive System ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Manual sector and pinion
Brakes Type ..................... Mechanical disc
Front Tire Size ..................... 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size ..................... 20x10.00-8
| Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 54 (1365)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.5-4.0 (37-100)
Cut Positions ..................... 6
Drive System ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical
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