Sears lawn tractors

Sears 16/6 917.25170

The Sears 16/6 917.25170 is a garden tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears in 1977. It features a 16 hp Tecumseh OH160 453cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station with an optional soft-side weather cab. It weighs 608 lbs (275 kg) and has lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50 front and 23x9.50x12 rear. Optional attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 46" front-mount blade, a 42" front-mount snow blower, and a front-end loader. The tractor hitch is a Sears 3-point hitch available as an option.

Power16 hp

Founded42/48" deck

Model16/6

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears 16/6 917.25170

Power

Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)

Tires

Rear tire	23x9.50x12
Front tire	16x6.50

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Tecumseh OH160
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.50x2.875 inches (89 x 73 mm)
Displacement	453 cc (27.66 ci)
Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	36.5 inches (92 cm)
Height	40 inches (101 cm)
Length	67.4 inches (171 cm)
Shipping weight	608 lbs (275 kg)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	30
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Distributor	Sears
Manufacturer	Roper
Original price	was $1,579 in 1979

Attachments

Note	Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Loader	79 inches height (at pin) (200 cm)
46" Blade	front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm)
42" Snow blower	front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 160 lbs (72 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge, 170 lbs (77 kg)

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