Sears lawn tractors

Sears Suburban

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

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