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Sears 18/6 Twin 917.25190 vs Sears GT-16 917.25709

Verdict: Sears 18/6 Twin 917.25190 vs Sears GT-16 917.25709

The Sears 18/6 Twin 917.25190 and the Sears GT-16 917.25709 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sears 18/6 Twin 917.25190 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 16 hp. Sears GT-16 917.25709 is the lighter machine (272 kg vs 285 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sears 18/6 Twin 917.25190 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Sears GT-16 917.25709 is the newer design (1979 vs 1977). In short: choose the Sears 18/6 Twin 917.25190 for outright pulling power, or the Sears GT-16 917.25709 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Sears 18/6 Twin 917.25190 Lawn Tractor
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sears GT-16 917.25709 Lawn Tractor
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
SearsReference
SearsReference
Manufacturer
RoperReference
RoperReference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
6.6 LReference
Displacement
49.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
foam and paper elementsReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
VaridriveReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gear with mechanical CVTReference
Dimensions
Weight
285 kgReference
67 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50Reference
16.0x5.50Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50x12Reference
23.0x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50Reference
16.0x5.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50x12Reference
23.0x8.50Reference
Length
173 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
90 cmReference
Height
105 cmReference
100 cmReference
Shipping weight
285 kgReference
272 kgReference
Sears 18/6 Twin attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
30Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
Attachment overview
Sears GT-16 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference

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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