Sears Custom 6
The Sears Custom 6 is a garden tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears from 1965 to 1967. It features a 6 hp Tecumseh H60 gasoline engine with a 221 cc displacement and a 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 1 reverse. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It was originally priced at $390 for the recoil start version and $470 for the electric start version. The tractor weighs between 447 and 500 pounds depending on the starter type and rides on 4.80x8 front tires and 7.50-12 rear tires. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade, with additional compatibility for tillers, plows, and other ground-engaging implements.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears Custom 6
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh H60 |
| Power | 6 hp (4.5 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | manual recoil, electric Optional |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.50 inches (67 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement | 221 cc (13.53 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 917.9952 | manual start |
|---|---|
| 917.9953 | electric start |
Dimensions
| Length | 62 inches (157 cm) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 7.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.80x8 |
| Recoil Weight | 447 lbs (202 kg) |
| Electric Weight | 500 lbs (226 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Sears |
| Manufacturer | Roper |
| Original price | $390 (1965 Recoil), $470 (1965 Electric) |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Overview | 36" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade |
| 42" Blade | Sears, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), 97 lbs (43 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 36" Mower deck | mid-mount Sears, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 36 inches (91 cm), Weight 100 lbs (45 kg) |
| 34" Snow blower | Sears, 34 inches width (86 cm), front-mount, 140 lbs (63 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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