Sears LT/8
The Sears LT/8 is a tractor produced by Sears Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 75 lbs 34 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
75 lbs
34 kg
Overview
 | 1973 - 1975
Model year 1973-19741975
Lawn tractorRoper built
Lawn tractor
Roper built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Sears |
Manufacturer | Roper |
Lawn tractor | |
Original price was $580 in 1974 | |
Variants | |
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LT/8 | recoil start |
LT/8E | electric start |
Sears LT/8 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Sears LT/8 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Weight | 392 lbs
177 kg |
Front tire | 13x5.00 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1973, by Sears | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1974, by Sears | |
Suburban, Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1973, by Sears | |
Spring through Summer 1973 published by Sears* | |
1974 Suburban Farm and Ranch Catalog published by Sears | |
Spring through Summer 1974 published by Sears | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 190000 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 318 cc
19.44 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches
76 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Sears LT/8 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Sears LT/8 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13x5.00 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Length | 59.5 inches
151 cm |
Width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 39 inches
99 cm |
Weight | 392 lbs
177 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Sears 917.25101 |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Weight | 75 lbs
34 kg |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3.5 inch
3 to 8 cm |
Photos
Sears LT/8 tractor photo
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears LT/8.
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 LT/8 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears LT/8.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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