Sears lawn tractors

Sears SS/18 Twin 917.25960

The Sears SS/18 Twin 917.25960 is a 1976 garden tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears. It features an 18 hp Onan 816cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and optional Sears 3-point hitch. It weighs 707 lbs (320 kg) and rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.00-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader options.
Power-
Founded-
ModelSS/18 Twin

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears SS/18 Twin 917.25960

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelOnan BG-MS
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Bore/Stroke3.25x3.00 inches (83 x 76 mm)
Displacement816 cc (49.8 ci)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter volts12
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
DistributorSears
ManufacturerRoper
Original price1,884 USD in 1976
Attachments
46" BladeSears 917.253360, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 17.5 inches height (44 cm), 117 lbs (53 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
40" Snow blowerSears 917.26003, 40 inches width (101 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 190 lbs (86 kg)
100.26230 Loader500 lbs lift (full at pin) (226 kg), 79 inches height (at pin) (200 cm), weight: 320 lbs (145 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 162 lbs (73 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 175 lbs (79 kg)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
DetailsThree gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with two ranges (low/high)
Tractor hitch
TypeSears 3-point hitch (Optional)
Dimensions & Tires
Width36.5 inches (92 cm)
Length68.5 inches (173 cm)
Weight707 lbs (320 kg)
Rear tire23x10.00-12
Front tire16x6.50-8
Shipping weight707 lbs (320 kg)
Height (steering wheel)41.4 inches (105 cm)