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Sears Compact 8

Sears Compact 8 tractor
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The Sears Compact 8 is a 1972 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil or optional electric start. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 43 inches and weighs between 436 to 450 pounds depending on the starting system. The tractor includes a 38-inch mid-mount mower deck with a 2-blade manual lift system. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears Compact 8

Engine

Brand:Briggs & Stratton
Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:manual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel type:gasoline
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:33.25 inches (84 cm)
Length:62 inches (157 cm)
Wheelbase:43 inches (109 cm)
Shipping weight:450 lbs (electric start) (204 kg), 436 lbs (recoil start) (197 kg)
Height (steering wheel):35 inches (88 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Variants:917.25030 manual start, 917.25040 electric start
Distributor:Sears
Manufacturer:Roper
Original price:$590 in 1972

Attachments

Blades:2-blade with manual lift
Weight:100 lbs (45 kg)
Cut height:1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Mower deck:38" mid-mount Sears
Cutting width:38 inches (96 cm)
Overall width:44 inches (111 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

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