Overview
The Woods R1540 is a two-wheel drive zero-turn mower manufactured by Ariens and distributed between 2000 and 2001. It is equipped with a 15 HP air-cooled Vanguard gasoline engine and a hydrostatic transmission featuring infinite forward and reverse gears.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Electrical Configuration:
The unit features a 1-cylinder vertical-shaft engine rated at 15 gross horsepower supported by a 12-volt negative ground electrical system and an electric starter.
Chassis and Maneuverability Specs:
This open operator station mower includes power steering and a zero-turn production design with a total weight of 588 lbs and a width of 52 inches.
Tire and Attachment Data:
The machine is equipped with 11x4-4 front and 18x6.5-8 rear lawn/turf tires and is listed with a 40-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment.
Production
| Description | Zero-turn mower |
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| Distributor | Woods |
| Manufacturer | Ariens |
Engine
| Description | 15HP Vanguard 1-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Description | Vanguard / gasoline / 1-cylinder / air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Power (gross) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Power steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 45 inches (114 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Weight | 588 lbs (266 kg) |
| Width | 52 inches (132 cm) |
| Front tire | 11x4-4 |
| Rear tire | 18x6.5-8 |
| Weight | 588 lbs (266 kg) |
| Lawn/turf front | 11x4-4 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 18x6.5-8 |
Woods R1540 attachments
| Description | 40" mid-mount mower deck |
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