Sears lawn tractors

Sears Hydro-Trac 12 917.25300

The Sears Hydro-Trac 12 is a garden tractor produced from 1968 to 1970 by Roper and distributed by Sears. It features a 12 hp Tecumseh HH120 453cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Sundstrand belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and optional Sears 3-point hitch. It weighs 725 lbs and rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front blade, and a 39" snow blower.
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ModelHydro-Trac 12

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears Hydro-Trac 12 917.25300

Power
Power12 hp (8.9 kW)
Tires
Rear tire23x9.50-12
Front tire16x6.50-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh HH120
Power12 hp (8.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.50x2.875 inches (89 x 73 mm)
Displacement453 cc (27.66 ci)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width37 inches (93 cm)
Height39.5 inches (100 cm)
Length65.125 inches (165 cm)
Shipping weight725 lbs (328 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
DistributorSears
ManufacturerRoper
Original price$970 in 1968
Production years1968 - 1970
Attachments
42" Bladefront-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), angling 33°, 105 lbs (47 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
39" Snow blower39 inches width (99 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 170 lbs (77 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm) width, total width 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), 175 lbs (79 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm) width, total width 54.5 inches (138 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), 188 lbs (85 kg)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ManufacturerSundstrand
Tractor hitch
TypeSears 3-Point Optional