Sears Custom 8XL 917.25490
The Sears Custom 8XL 917.25490 is a tractor produced by Sears Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Overview
![]() | 1970
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 $640 in 1970 | |
Sears Custom 8XL Engine | |
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8HP 1-cyl gasoline | |
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Sears Custom 8XL Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Full dimensions and tires ... |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Power | 8 hp
6.0 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, plus reverse, in two ranges. | |
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Dimensions
Sears Custom 8XL Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Attachments
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Sears |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears Custom 8XL 917.25490.
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 Custom 8XL 917.25490 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears Custom 8XL 917.25490.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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