Sears lawn tractors

Sears Custom 8

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)

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