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Sears ST/16 917.25740

Sears ST/16 917.25740 tractor
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The Sears ST/16 is a garden tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears from 1973 to 1976. It features a 16 hp Techumseh OH160 453cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and optional Sears 3-point hitch. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch. Dimensions include a 43.5 inch wheelbase, 66 inch length, 36.5 inch width, and 40 inch height, weighing 670 lbs. Tires are 16x5.50 front and 23x9.50 rear. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 46" blade, 39" snow blower, and a front-end loader. The serial number is located on the plate behind the gear shift lever.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears ST/16 917.25740

Tires

Rear tire:23x9.50
Front tire:16x5.50

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Techumseh OH160
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:3.50x2.875 inches (89 x 73 mm)
Displacement:453 cc (27.66 ci)
Power (gross):16 hp (11.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:25 h
Intake valve clearance:0.005 inches (0.127 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.010 inches (0.254 mm)

Dimensions

Width:36.5 inches (92 cm)
Height:40 inches (101 cm)
Length:66 inches (167 cm)
Wheelbase:43.5 inches (110 cm)
Shipping weight:670 lbs (303 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Distributor:Sears
Manufacturer:Roper
Original price:$1,017
Years produced:1973 - 1976

References

Books:Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1973, by Sears,Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1974, by Sears,Suburban, Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1973, by Sears
Owners manual:917.25740 (2808R-19-2.73) published in 1973

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) with two ranges (low and high)

Tractor hitch

Type:Sears 3-Point Optional

Steering and Drive

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:manual
Location:Mid PTO

Serial Number Location

Location:Serial number on the plate behind the gear shift lever.