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Sears Suburban

Sears Suburban tractor
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The Sears Suburban is a garden tractor built by David Bradley and distributed by Sears from 1959 to 1961. It features a 5.75 hp Briggs & Stratton 231cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil or optional electric start. The tractor uses a belt-driven mechanical CVT transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has a wheelbase of 43.4 inches and weighs between 440 to 480 pounds depending on the starter type. Optional attachments include a 43" mower deck and a 42" front-mount blade. The tractor has a Sears 3-point hitch available as an option.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears Suburban

Tires

Ag rear:6.00x12
Ag front:4.00x8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 140000
Power:5.75 hp (4.3 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:manual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:2.75x2.375 inches (70 x 60 mm)
Fuel system:carburetor
Displacement:231 cc (14.1 ci)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:34 inches (86 cm)
Height:37.25 inches (94 cm)
Length:73.1 inches (185 cm)
Wheelbase:43.4 inches (110 cm)
Shipping weight:440 lbs (recoil) (199 kg), 480 lbs (electric) (217 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Built in:Bradley, Illinois, USA
Distributor:Sears
Manufacturer:David Bradley
Original price:$450 (1959 recoil), $500 (1959 electric), $475 (1961 recoil), $555 (1961 electric)
Years produced:1959 - 1961

Attachments

42" blade:David Bradley, front-mount, Width 42 inches (106 cm), Weight 82 lbs (37 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
43" mower deck:David Bradley, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 43 inches (109 cm), Weight 140 lbs (63 kg), Cut height 1 to 3.5 inch (2 to 8 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven mechanical CVT
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Clutch:Over-center clutch lever selects forward, reverse, or neutral. Variable speed lever adjusts speed of travel.
Oil type:SAE 90 EP Gear Lube
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Oil change interval:500 h

Tractor hitch

Type:Sears 3-Point Optional

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