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New Idea R36 vs Sears LT/36E 917.25790
Verdict: New Idea R36 vs Sears LT/36E 917.25790
The New Idea R36 and the Sears LT/36E 917.25790 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Idea R36 is the lighter machine (205 kg vs 258 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Idea R36 is the newer design (1975 vs 1974). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
New Idea
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sears
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
null hp
null hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
New IdeaReference
SearsReference
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
RoperReference
36" mid-mount mower deckReference
36-volt electric drive motorReference
Engine
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
Dimensions
Weight
205 kgReference
258 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
18x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
18x8.50Reference
Length
156 cmReference
147 cmReference
Width
86 cmReference
86 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
99 cmReference
New Idea R36 attachments
36" Mower deck
Type
2-bladeReference
gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Drive
electricReference
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Overall width
121 cmReference
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Cut height
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2 to 8 cmReference
Sears LT/36E attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Batteries
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3Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.