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Sears 16/6 Twin 917.25180 vs Sears LT1642

Verdict: Sears 16/6 Twin 917.25180 vs Sears LT1642

The Sears 16/6 Twin 917.25180 and the Sears LT1642 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Sears LT1642 is the lighter machine (252 kg vs 282 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sears 16/6 Twin 917.25180 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Sears LT1642 is the newer design (1978 vs 1977). 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
Sears 16/6 Twin 917.25180 Lawn Tractor
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sears LT1642 Lawn Tractor
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
SearsReference
SearsReference
Manufacturer
RoperReference
MurrayReference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$1,679 (1979 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Dimensions
Weight
282 kgReference
252 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50x12Reference
18x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50x12Reference
18x9.50Reference
Length
173 cmReference
160 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
129 cmReference
Height
105 cmReference
96 cmReference
Shipping weight
282 kgReference
252 kgReference
Sears 16/6 Twin attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
30Reference
39Reference
Attachment overview
Sears LT1642 attachments
LT1642 Serial Numbers
1978
502.25519 (model code)Reference
1979
502.25532 (model code)Reference
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Overall width
139 cmReference
Cut height
4 to 9 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference

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.

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