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Sears Custom 8

Sears Custom 8 tractor
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The Sears Custom 8 is a 1971 garden tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton gasoline air-cooled engine with manual recoil or optional electric start. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor weighs between 445 and 511 pounds depending on the starter type. Tires are sized 16x4.80-8 front and 22x7.50-12 rear. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears Custom 8

Power

Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:22x7.50-12
Front tire:16x4.80-8

Engine

Make:Briggs & Stratton
Type:gasoline, air-cooled
Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter:manual recoil, electric Optional
Starter volts:12

Variants

917.25570:manual start
917.25580:electric start

Dimensions

Width:33.25 inches (84 cm)
Height:35 inches (88 cm)
Length:62 inches (157 cm)
Wheelbase:43 inches (109 cm)
Recoil Weight:445 lbs (201 kg)
Electric Weight:511 lbs (231 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:$610 (1971 Recoil), $710 (1971 Electric)

Attachments

Overview:38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade
42" Blade:Sears, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 102 lbs (46 kg)
38" Mower deck:mid-mount Sears, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm), Weight 87 lbs (39 kg)
34" Snow blower:Sears, front-mount, 34 inches width (86 cm), 151 lbs (68 kg)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse

Related Models

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Model:Custom 7