Sears lawn tractors

Sears Super 12 917.25120

The Sears Super 12 917.25120 is a garden tractor built by David Bradley and distributed by Sears from 1967 to 1972. It features a 12 hp Tecumseh HH120 gasoline engine with a 453 cc displacement, air-cooled horizontal-shaft, and electric starter. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, including a two-speed transaxle. It has a wheelbase of 43.625 inches, weighs 644 lbs, and uses 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Optional attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks.
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ModelSuper 12 917.25120

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears Super 12 917.25120

Hitch
TypeSears 3- Point Optional
Power
Power12 hp (8.9 kW)
Tires
Rear tire23x9.50-12
Front tire16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear23x9.50-12
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh HH120
Power12 hp (8.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.50x2.875 inches (89 x 73 mm)
Displacement453 cc (27.66 ci)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width37 inches (93 cm)
Height39.5 inches (100 cm)
Length65.125 inches (165 cm)
Wheelbase43.625 inches (110 cm)
Rear tread25 to 28 inches (63 to 71 cm)
Front tread27.6 inches (70 cm)
Shipping weight644 lbs (292 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
DistributorSears
ManufacturerDavid Bradley
Original price$710 in 1967
Production years1967 - 1972
Attachments
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
DetailsThree gears, plus reverse, with two-speed (low/high) transaxle.
Steering and Drive
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station