Sears lawn tractors

Sears SS/16 Twin 917.25750

The Sears SS/16 Twin is a garden tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears from 1973 to 1976. It features a 16 hp Onan BF-MS 659cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station with an optional soft-side weather cab. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and an optional Sears 3-point hitch. The tractor weighs 675 lbs (306 kg) and rides on 16x6.50 front and 23x9.50 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 46" blade, a 39" snow blower, and a front-end loader.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears SS/16 Twin 917.25750

Hitch

Type	Sears 3-point hitch
Optional	Optional

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Onan BF-MS
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twin
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.125x2.625 inches (79 x 67 mm)
Displacement	659 cc (40.25 ci)
Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Chassis

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station. Soft-side weather cab optional.

Dimensions

Width	36 inches (91 cm)
Height	44 inches (111 cm)
Length	72 inches (182 cm)
Rear tire	23x9.50
Front tire	16x6.50
Shipping weight	675 lbs (306 kg)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	39
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Distributor	Sears
Manufacturer	Roper
Original price	$1214 (1973), $1259 (1974)

Attachments

46" Blade	Sears 917.253330, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 17.5 inches height (44 cm), 117 lbs (53 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
39" Snow blower	Sears 917.253350, 39 inches width (99 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 177 lbs (80 kg)
100.26230 Loader	500 lbs lift (full at pin) (226 kg), 79 inches height (at pin) (200 cm), weight: 320 lbs (145 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck	Sears 917.25325, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm), 169 lbs (76 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck	Sears 917.25326, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm), 182 lbs (82 kg)

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