Sears Compact 8

The Sears Compact 8 is a tractor produced by Sears Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 100 lbs 45 kg.

Overview

	1972 Lawn tractorRoper built Lawn tractor Roper built

Production
Distributor	Sears
Manufacturer	Roper
Lawn tractor
Original price was $590 in 1972

Variants
917.25030	manual start
917.25040	electric start

Sears Compact 8 Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...

Sears Compact 8 Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	43 inches 109 cm
Weight	436 to 450 pounds
Front tire	16x4.80-8
Rear tire	22.5x7.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Suburban, Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1972, by Sears
Spring through Summer Catalog published in 1972, by Sears

Engine

Engine Detail — Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Power	8 hp 6.0 kW
Starter	manual recoil
	electric OptOptional
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Sears Compact 8 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x4.80-8
Lawn/turf rear	22.5x7.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	43 inches 109 cm
Length	62 inches 157 cm
Width	33.25 inches 84 cm
Height (steering wheel)	35 inches 88 cm
Shipping weight	450 lbs (electric start) 204 kg
	436 lbs (recoil start) 197 kg

Attachments

38" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount Sears
	2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width	38 inches 96 cm
Weight	100 lbs 45 kg
Overall width	44 inches 111 cm
Cut height	1.5 to 3.5 inch 3 to 8 cm