Compare/Sears 16/6 917.25170 vs Sears GT/18

Sears 16/6 917.25170 vs Sears GT/18

Verdict: Sears 16/6 917.25170 vs Sears GT/18

The Sears 16/6 917.25170 and the Sears GT/18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sears GT/18 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 16 hp. Sears 16/6 917.25170 is the lighter machine (275 kg vs 280 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sears 16/6 917.25170 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 12.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Sears GT/18 is the newer design (1978 vs 1977). In short: choose the Sears GT/18 for outright pulling power, or the Sears 16/6 917.25170 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Sears

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Sears

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

SearsReference

Manufacturer

RoperReference

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

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

12.3 LReference

Displacement

27.66 ciReference

47.7 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 73 mmReference

83 x 73 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Oil change

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480 hReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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PeerlessReference

Oil type

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SAE 30Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Clutch

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mechanical idler pulleyReference

Dimensions

Weight

275 kgReference

280 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23x9.50x12Reference

23x10.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.50x12Reference

23x10.00-12Reference

Length

171 cmReference

173 cmReference

Width

92 cmReference

Height

101 cmReference

Shipping weight

275 kgReference

280 kgReference

Sears 16/6 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

30Reference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

GT/18

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gearReference

GT18H

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hydrostaticReference

Sears GT/18 attachments

GT/18 Serial Numbers

1978

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917.25706 (model code)Reference

1979

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917.25711 (model code)Reference

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.