Sears 12/6 917.25150
The Sears 12/6 917.25150 is a tractor produced by Sears Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 146 lbs 66 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.75 gal
6.6 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
146 lbs
66 kg
Overview
![]() | 1977
Garden tractorRoper built
Garden tractor
Roper built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Sears |
Manufacturer | Roper |
Garden tractor | |
Original price was $1,279 in 1979 | |
Sears 12/6 Engine | |
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12HP Tecumseh 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.75 gal
6.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Sears 12/6 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | Sears 3-point hitch OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 560 lbs
254 kg |
Front tire | 6x5.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Garden Tractors and Attachments published in 1977, by Sears |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Power (gross) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high). Combined clutch/brake pedal. | |
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Dimensions
Sears 12/6 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 6x5.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 63.5 inches
161 cm |
Width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Height | 39 inches
99 cm |
Shipping weight | 560 lbs
254 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Sears 25353 |
3-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Weight | 146 lbs
66 kg |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears 12/6 917.25150.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.9 hrs
Approximately 2.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1.8 gal / 6.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Sears Lawn Tractors Sears 12/6 917.25150 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears 12/6 917.25150.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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