Sears lawn tractors

Sears LT836

The Sears LT836 is a lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears from 1979 to 1980. It features an 8 hp 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start, a 4-speed belt-driven transmission with reverse, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a shipping weight of 319 lbs and uses 15x6.0 front and 18x9.50 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck with 5 cutting positions and manual lift. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and alternator charging. The LT836 was originally priced at $869 in 1979.
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ModelLT836

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears LT836

Tires
Rear tire18x9.50
Front tire15x6.0
Engine
Typegasoline
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width34 inches (86 cm)
Height39 inches (99 cm)
Length58 inches (147 cm)
Shipping weight319 lbs (144 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH14
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Production
TypeLawn tractor
DistributorSears
ManufacturerRoper
Original price869 USD in 1979
Production years1979 - 1980
Attachments
Cut positions5
Cutting width36 inches (91 cm)
36" Mower deckmid-mount Sears, 2-blade with manual lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Other features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Serial Numbers
1978917.25512 (model code)
1979917.25526 (model code)