Sears lawn tractors

Sears Compact 8

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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ModelCompact 8

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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)

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