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Sears LT/8E 917.2582

Sears LT/8E 917.2582 tractor
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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)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

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