Sears lawn tractors

Sears Custom 600

The Sears Custom 600 is a 1964 garden tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears. It features a 6 hp gasoline air-cooled engine with manual recoil or optional electric start. The tractor has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 43 inches, length of 62 inches, and weighs 450 lbs. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, 42" front-mount blade, and 34" front-mount snow blower.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears Custom 600

Engine

Type	gasoline
Power	6 hp (4.5 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled
Starter	manual recoil, electric Optional
Starter volts	12

Variants

917.9951	electric start
917.9955	manual start

Dimensions

Length	62 inches (157 cm)
Weight	450 lbs (204 kg)
Wheelbase	43 inches (109 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Distributor	Sears
Manufacturer	Roper
Original price	$380 (1964 Recoil), $460 (1964 Electric)

Attachments

Note	Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" Blade	Sears, front-mount, Width: 42 inches (106 cm), Height: 18 inches (45 cm), Weight: 97 lbs (43 kg)
34" Snow blower	Sears, front-mount, Width: 34 inches (86 cm), Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
36" mid-mount mower deck	Type: mid-mount Sears, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width: 36 inches (91 cm), Weight: 100 lbs (45 kg)

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