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Sears GT-16 917.25709

The Sears GT-16 is a garden tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears from 1979 to 1980. It features a 16 hp 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start, a Varidrive transmission with mechanical CVT and 3 forward speeds plus reverse, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a shipping weight of 601 lbs and is equipped with lawn/turf tires sized 16.0x5.50 front and 23.0x8.50 rear. Attachments include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift. The GT-16 was originally priced at $2,079 in 1979.
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ModelGT-16
Sears GT-16 917.25709 tractor
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears GT-16 917.25709

Tires
Rear tire23.0x8.50
Front tire16.0x5.50
Engine
Typegasoline
Power16 hp (11.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.75 gal (6.6 L)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width35.5 inches (90 cm)
Height39.5 inches (100 cm)
Length65 inches (165 cm)
Shipping weight601 lbs (272 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps20
Charging systemalternator
Production
TypeGarden tractor
DistributorSears
ManufacturerRoper
Original price$2,079 in 1979
Years produced1979 - 1980
Attachments
Weight148 lbs (67 kg)
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
42" Mower deckmid-mount Sears 25357, 3-blade with manual lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear with mechanical CVT
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
TransmissionVaridrive
Other features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station

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