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Sears Custom 7

The Sears Custom 7 is a garden tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears from 1968 to 1970. It features a 7 hp Tecumseh HH-70 gasoline engine with a 244 cc displacement and a 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 1 reverse gear. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It was originally priced at $460 for the recoil start version and $560 for the electric start version. The Custom 7 supports various attachments including a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. It has a wheelbase of 43 inches and weighs between 435 and 490 pounds depending on the starter type.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears Custom 7

Tires

Lawn/turf rear:7.5x22.5
Lawn/turf front:5.0x16, 4.80x16

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Tecumseh HH-70
Power:7 hp (5.2 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:manual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:2.75x2.53 inches (70 x 64 mm)
Fuel system:carburetor
Displacement:244 cc (14.9 ci)
Starter volts:12

Variants

917.2522:manual start
917.2523:electric start

Dimensions

Width:35 inches (88 cm)
Length:62 inches (157 cm)
Wheelbase:43 inches (109 cm)
Recoil Weight:435 lbs (197 kg)
Electric Weight:490 lbs (222 kg)
Height (steering wheel):35 inches (88 cm)

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:$460 (1968 recoil), $560 (1968 electric)

Attachments

Overview:38" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade
42" Blade:Sears 32-25018, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), Angling 33°, 102 lbs (46 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
38" Mower deck:mid-mount Sears 32-25012, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm), Weight 87 lbs (39 kg), Cut height 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm)
34" Snow blower:Sears 32-25018, 34 inches width (86 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 151 lbs (68 kg)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse

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