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Sears 725 502.25603 vs Sears Custom 8

Verdict: Sears 725 502.25603 vs Sears Custom 8

The Sears 725 502.25603 and the Sears Custom 8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sears Custom 8 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. Sears 725 502.25603 is the lighter machine (113 kg vs 445 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sears 725 502.25603 is the newer design (1979 vs 1971). In short: choose the Sears Custom 8 for outright pulling power, or the Sears 725 502.25603 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 725 502.25603 Lawn Tractor
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sears Custom 8 Lawn Tractor
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
7 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
SearsReference
SearsReference
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
RoperReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Original price
$710 (1971 Electric )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
Power
5.2 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
113 kgReference
39 kgReference
Front tire
10.0x3.5Reference
16x4.80-8Reference
Rear tire
13.0x5.0Reference
22x7.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.0x3.5Reference
16x4.80-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.0x5.0Reference
22x7.50-12Reference
Length
138 cmReference
157 cmReference
Width
80 cmReference
84 cmReference
Height
92 cmReference
88 cmReference
Shipping weight
113 kgReference
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
Recoil Weight
201 kgReference
Electric Weight
231 kgReference
Sears 725 attachments
25" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
63 cmReference
96 cmReference
Overall width
87 cmReference
Variants
917.25570
manual startReference
917.25580
electric startReference
Sears Custom 8 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck

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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