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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)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Details:Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low and high)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:manual
Location:Mid PTO