Sears lawn tractors

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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ModelCustom 6

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears Custom 6

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh H60
Power6 hp (4.5 kW)
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Startermanual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke2.625x2.50 inches (67 x 64 mm)
Displacement221 cc (13.53 ci)
Starter volts12
Variants
917.9952manual start
917.9953electric start
Dimensions
Length62 inches (157 cm)
Rear tire7.50-12
Wheelbase43 inches (109 cm)
Front tire4.80x8
Recoil Weight447 lbs (202 kg)
Electric Weight500 lbs (226 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
DistributorSears
ManufacturerRoper
Original price$390 (1965 Recoil), $470 (1965 Electric)
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Overview36" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade
42" BladeSears, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), 97 lbs (43 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
36" Mower deckmid-mount Sears, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 36 inches (91 cm), Weight 100 lbs (45 kg)
34" Snow blowerSears, 34 inches width (86 cm), front-mount, 140 lbs (63 kg)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse