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Sears 830 vs Sears 8/4 502.25120
Verdict: Sears 830 vs Sears 8/4 502.25120
The Sears 830 and the Sears 8/4 502.25120 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Sears 830 is the lighter machine (135 kg vs 235 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sears 830 is the newer design (1979 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
SearsReference
SearsReference
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
MurrayReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$900 (1982 electric )Reference
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Variants
502.25611
recoil startReference
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502.25612
electric startReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
2.8 LReference
2.8 LReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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foam elementReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 2300Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Weight
135 kgReference
31 kgReference
Front tire
10.0x4.0Reference
16x5.5Reference
Rear tire
15.0x6.0Reference
22x7.50x12Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.0x4.0Reference
16x5.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15.0x6.0Reference
22x7.50x12Reference
Length
138 cmReference
166 cmReference
Width
88 cmReference
95 cmReference
Height
90 cmReference
90 cmReference
Shipping weight
135 kgReference
235 kgReference
Sears 830 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
trickle chargerReference
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Charging amps
1Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
14Reference
30Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
99 cmReference
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Cut height
4 to 9 cmReference
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Sears 8/4 attachments
Attachment overview
36" 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.