Sears lawn tractors
Sears Handiman R-T
The Sears Handiman R-T was a garden tractor produced from 1939 to 1940 by David Bradley and distributed by Sears. It was based on the Handiman two-wheel walking tractors and featured a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton gasoline engine, a 2-speed sliding gear transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor had an open operator station with a steel pan seat and was built in Bradley, Illinois, USA. Original price was $355 in 1940.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears Handiman R-T
Other
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station with steel pan seat. |
Tires
| Ag rear | 6.00x22 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 4.00x8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton Z |
| Power | 5 hp (3.7 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft L-head |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder 2-valve |
| Fuel tank | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3200 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x3.25 inches (76 x 83 mm) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 376 cc (23 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2.5 qts (2.4 L) |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.008 inches (0.203 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.015 inches (0.381 mm) |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 57.25 inches (145 cm) |
|---|---|
| Rear tread | 27/31.5/36 inches (68/80/91 cm) |
| Front tread | 27/31.5/36 inches (68/80/91 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 18 inches (45 cm) |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Notes | The Sears Handiman Riding Tractor (R-T) was based on the Handiman two-wheel walking tractors. Sears model numbers included 917.5151, 917.5154, and 917.5155 |
| Built in | Bradley, Illinois, USA |
| Distributor | Sears |
| Manufacturer | David Bradley |
| Original price | $355 in 1940 |
| Production years | 1939 - 1940 |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven sliding gear |
|---|---|
| Notes | Sears advertised the ability to swap the engine and transmission pulleys, giving about 20% faster speeds. |
| Clutch | mechanical belt idler |
| Speeds | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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