Sears lawn tractors

Sears LT/8

The Sears LT/8 is a lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears from 1973 to 1975. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The tractor has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, designed with an open operator station. The LT/8 has a wheelbase of 42 inches, length of 59.5 inches, width of 34 inches, and height of 39 inches at the steering wheel, weighing 392 lbs. Tires are sized 13x5.00 front and 18x8.50 rear. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, a 36" front-mount blade, and a 36" front-mount snow blower. Original price was $580 in 1974. Variants include the recoil start LT/8 and the electric start LT/8E.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears LT/8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Brand	Briggs & Stratton 190000
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement	318 cc (19.44 ci)
Starter type	manual recoil
Power (gross)	8 hp (6.0 kW)

Variants

LT/8	recoil start
LT/8E	electric start

Dimensions

Width	34 inches (86 cm)
Length	59.5 inches (151 cm)
Weight	392 lbs (177 kg)
Rear tire	18x8.50
Wheelbase	42 inches (106 cm)
Front tire	13x5.00
Height (steering wheel)	39 inches (99 cm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Distributor	Sears
Manufacturer	Roper
Original price	$580 in 1974
Years produced	1973 - 1975

Attachments

36" Blade	Sears, front-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm), 57 lbs (25 kg)
36" Snow blower	Sears, front-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm), 178 lbs (80 kg)
36" mid-mount mower deck	Type: mid-mount Sears 917.25101, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width: 36 inches (91 cm), Weight: 75 lbs (34 kg), Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)

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