Sears Super 12 917.25120
The Sears Super 12 917.25120 is a tractor produced by Sears Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 453 cc 27.66 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 644 lbs 292 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
644 lbs
292 kg
Overview
![]() | 1967 - 1972
Model year 196719681969-19711972
Garden tractorDavid Bradley built
Garden tractor
David Bradley built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Sears |
Manufacturer | David Bradley |
Garden tractor | |
Original price was $710 in 1967 | |
Sears Super 12 Engine | |
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12HP Tecumseh 453cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Sears Super 12 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 OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 43.625 inches
110 cm |
Weight | 644 lbs
292 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x9.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Tractors published in 1967, by Sears | |
Fall - Winter Catalog published in 1967, by Sears | |
Spring - Summer Catalog published in 1967, by Sears |
Engine
Engine Detail — 453 cc / 27.66 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh HH120 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 453 cc
27.66 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x2.875 inches
89 x 73 mm |
Power | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sears Super 12 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Rodney Young |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Three gears, plus reverse, with two-speed (low/high) transaxle. | |
Dimensions
Sears Super 12 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x9.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 43.625 inches
110 cm |
Length | 65.125 inches
165 cm |
Width | 37 inches
93 cm |
Height | 39.5 inches
100 cm |
Shipping weight | 644 lbs
292 kg |
Front tread | 27.6 inches
70 cm |
Rear tread | 25 to 28 inches
63 to 71 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears Super 12 917.25120.
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 Super 12 917.25120 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears Super 12 917.25120.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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