Compare/Sears 12/6 917.25150 vs Sears GT-11/4 502.25701

Sears 12/6 917.25150 vs Sears GT-11/4 502.25701

Verdict: Sears 12/6 917.25150 vs Sears GT-11/4 502.25701

The Sears 12/6 917.25150 and the Sears GT-11/4 502.25701 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sears 12/6 917.25150 leads on rated power with 12 hp against 11 hp. Sears GT-11/4 502.25701 is the lighter machine (215 kg vs 254 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sears GT-11/4 502.25701 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Sears GT-11/4 502.25701 is the newer design (1978 vs 1977). In short: choose the Sears 12/6 917.25150 for outright pulling power, or the Sears GT-11/4 502.25701 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Sears

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Sears

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

11 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

SearsReference

Manufacturer

RoperReference

MurrayReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high). Combined clutch/brake pedal.Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

6.6 LReference

11.4 LReference

Power (gross)

8.9 kWReference

8.2 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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24.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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87 x 67 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Dimensions

Weight

66 kgReference

215 kgReference

Front tire

6x5.50-8Reference

16x5.50Reference

Rear tire

23x8.50-12Reference

22x7.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

6x5.50-8Reference

16x5.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50-12Reference

22x7.50-12Reference

Length

161 cmReference

170 cmReference

Width

91 cmReference

93 cmReference

Height

99 cmReference

104 cmReference

Shipping weight

254 kgReference

215 kgReference

Sears 12/6 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

106 cmReference

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Variants

4169

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similar Murray modelReference

GT-11/4

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Murray built 4-speedReference

GT-11/V

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Roper built vari-driveReference

Sears GT-11/4 attachments

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.