Sears 830
The Sears 830 is a tractor produced by Sears Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 299 lbs 135 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
0.75 gal
2.8 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
299 lbs
135 kg
Overview
![]() | 1979 - 1982
Riding lawn mowerMurray built
Riding lawn mower
Murray built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Sears |
Manufacturer | Murray |
Riding lawn mower | |
Original price | $739 (1979 recoil ) |
$839 (1979 electric ) | |
$900 (1982 electric ) | |
Variants | |
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502.25611 | recoil start |
502.25612 | electric start |
Sears 830 Engine | |
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8HP 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 0.75 gal
2.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Sears 830 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 299 lbs
135 kg |
Front tire | 10.0x4.0 |
Rear tire | 15.0x6.0 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | trickle charger |
Charging amps | 1 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 14 |
References | |
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Riding Mowers, Lawn Tractors, Garden Tractors and Attachments published in 1979, by Sears |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Power | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Starter | manual recoil |
electric OptOptional | |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Sears 830 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 10.0x4.0 |
Lawn/turf rear | 15.0x6.0 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 54.5 inches
138 cm |
Width | 35 inches
88 cm |
Height | 35.6 inches
90 cm |
Shipping weight | 299 lbs
135 kg |
Attachments
30" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Sears |
1-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Overall width | 39 inches
99 cm |
Cut height | 1.875 to 3.875 inch
4 to 9 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears 830.
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 830 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears 830.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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