Sears lawn tractors

Sears LT/8E 917.2582

The Sears LT/8E 917.2582 is a lawn tractor manufactured by Roper and distributed by Sears from 1973 to 1975. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission, and manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 42 inches, weighs 417 lbs, and rides on 15x6.00 front and 18x8.50 rear tires. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck and a 38" front-mount blade. It was originally priced at $680 in 1974 and $869 in 1975.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears LT/8E 917.2582

Power

Power (gross)	8 hp (6.0 kW)

Engine

Type	gasoline
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement	318 cc (19.44 ci)
Engine model	Briggs & Stratton 190000
Power (gross)	8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts	12

Variants

LT/8	recoil start
LT/8E	electric start

Dimensions

Length	58 inches (147 cm)
Weight	417 lbs (189 kg)
Rear tire	18x8.50
Wheelbase	42 inches (106 cm)
Front tire	15x6.00
Height (steering wheel)	39 inches (99 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Distributor	Sears
Manufacturer	Roper
Original price	$680 (1974), $869 (1975)
Years produced	1973 - 1975

Attachments

Blade	38" Blade, Sears 25334, front-mount, Width: 38 inches (96 cm), Height: 14.5 inches (36 cm), Angling: 25°, Weight: 57 lbs (25 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
36" mid-mount mower deck	Type: mid-mount Sears 917.251010, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width: 36 inches (91 cm), Weight: 75 lbs (34 kg), Overall width: 52 inches (132 cm), Cut height: 1.0 to 3.5 inch (2 to 8 cm)

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