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Sears Tri-Cut

The Sears Tri-Cut is a riding lawn mower built by David Bradley and distributed by Sears from 1957 to 1959. It was manufactured in Bradley, Illinois, USA. The mower was available with several engine options including a 5.6HP Wisconsin, 5.75HP Briggs & Stratton, and a 7HP Briggs & Stratton 304cc engine. It features a 2-speed or 1-speed transmission, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The mower has a wheelbase of 38 inches and weighs 475 lbs. It uses mid PTO with an independent clutch and has a 12-volt electrical system with negative ground. Attachments include 47-inch and 58-inch mid-mount mower decks with manual lift and right discharge.
Sears Tri-Cutriding lawn mowerDavid BradleyWisconsin engineBriggs & Stratton enginelawn tractormower deck195719581959
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears Tri-Cut

Engine

Fuel tank:1 gal (47) 3.8 L, 1.5 gal (58) 5.7 L
Engine Oil:Oil capacity 1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Engine options:5.6HP Wisconsin 1-cyl gasoline, 5.75HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline, 7HP Briggs & Stratton 304cc 1-cyl gasoline
Details Wisconsin:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft, Original engine, used on 1957 and 1958 models, Power (gross) 5.6 hp (4.2 kW), Starter manual recoil, Optional electric starter, Starter volts 6
Details Briggs & Stratton:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft, The Briggs engine was used beginning in 1959, Power (gross) 5.75 hp (4.3 kW), Starter manual recoil, Optional electric starter, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 1.4 qts (1.3 L)
Details Briggs & Stratton 7hp:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft, The 7hp engine was used on the Tri-Cut with a 58-inch mower deck, Displacement 304 cc (18.56 ci), Bore/Stroke 3.00x2.875 inches (76 x 73 mm), Power (gross) 7 hp (5.2 kW), Fuel system carburetor, Air cleaner oil bath, Torque 11.95 lb-ft (16.2 Nm), Torque RPM 2400, Starter manual recoil, Optional electric starter, Starter volts 6

Dimensions

Length:53 inches (134 cm)
Rear tire:4.80-7 (47), 4.80-8 (58)
Wheelbase:38 inches (96 cm)
Front tire:3.25-10.25 (47), 4.50-6 (58)
Rear tread:35.5 inches (90 cm)
Shipping weight:475 lbs (215 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Built in:Bradley, Illinois, USA
Distributor:Sears
Manufacturer:David Bradley
Original price:$470 (1958 6hp 47-inch ), $770 (1959 7hp 58-inch )

Attachments

47" Mower deck:David Bradley, 47 inches (119 cm), Total width: 50.5 inches (128 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.25 to 5 inch (3 to 12 cm)
58" Mower deck:David Bradley, 58 inches (147 cm), Total width: 61.75 inches (156 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.25 to 5 inch (3 to 12 cm)
Attachment overview:47" mid-mount mower deck, 58" mid-mount mower deck

Transmission

1-speed:Gears 1 forward and reverse
2-speed:Gears 2 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission options:2-speed, 1-speed

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
Mid PTO:independent