The Toro GT315-8 riding mower is a machine from the Toro team that is quite old, but is still available due to the fact that it has stood the test of time and offers great performance. Toro’s GT3158 has an overhead valve Command engine that is built by Kohler. This engine is an air-cooled 15 hp single-cylinder model. The total displacement of the engine is 0. 426 liters. The tank that supplies fuel to the engine has a maximum capacity of 8. 5 liters of gasoline. The mower’s Uni-Drive gearbox gives you 8 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed.
There are many reasons why the Toro GT315-8 is still a popular machine, and it continues to be made by the guys at Toro. One is the fact that it has a solid cast iron front axle. This shaft is very strong and is very unlikely to break or be damaged, even under very heavy and sudden loads. The Toro GT3158’s wheelbase is 45. 5 inches, while it has an overall length of 65 inches. The weight of the machine is 283 kg (624 lbs). However, since much of this mower’s design hasn’t changed in many years, it still has a very large minimum turning radius of 32 inches.
When you buy the Toro GT315-8 new, it comes with a 2-year engine warranty. The frame and axle however come with a 5 year warranty. The GT 315-8 is a highly versatile machine, capable of accommodating a range of attachments from snow blowers to snow plows, as well as rollers, sweepers, cultivators and of course baggers. If this “old school” riding mower isn’t your thing, then you may find the Toro LX423 or Toro LX427 tractors more appealing.
