Sears lawn tractors

Sears 830

The Sears 830 is a riding lawn mower built by Murray and distributed by Sears from 1979 to 1982. It features an 8 horsepower 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil or optional electric start. The mower has a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The mower includes a mid PTO with an independent manual clutch. The 30-inch mid-mount mower deck has a single blade with manual lift and adjustable cutting height. Tires are sized 10.0x4.0 front and 15.0x6.0 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with trickle charger. Original prices ranged from $739 to $900 depending on year and start type.
Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model830

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears 830

Tires
Rear tire15.0x6.0
Front tire10.0x4.0
Engine
Type8HP 1-cyl gasoline
Power8 hp (6.0 kW)
Startermanual recoil, electric Optional
Fuel tank0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Starter volts12
Variants
502.25611recoil start
502.25612electric start
Dimensions
Width35 inches (88 cm)
Height35.6 inches (90 cm)
Length54.5 inches (138 cm)
Shipping weight299 lbs (135 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH14
Battery volts12
Charging amps1
Charging systemtrickle charger
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
DistributorSears
ManufacturerMurray
Original price$739 (1979 recoil), $839 (1979 electric), $900 (1982 electric)
Attachments
Typemid-mount Sears
Blade1-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.875 to 3.875 inch (4 to 9 cm)
Cutting width30 inches (76 cm)
Overall width39 inches (99 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmanual
LocationMid PTO