Compare/Sears 830 vs Sears LT/8

Sears 830 vs Sears LT/8

Verdict: Sears 830 vs Sears LT/8

The Sears 830 and the Sears LT/8 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 177 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 1973). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Sears

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Sears

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

SearsReference

Manufacturer

MurrayReference

RoperReference

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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LT/8

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recoil startReference

LT/8E

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electric startReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

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Power

6.0 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Displacement

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19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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76 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

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6.0 kWReference

Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manualReference

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Dimensions

Weight

135 kgReference

34 kgReference

Front tire

10.0x4.0Reference

13x5.00Reference

Rear tire

15.0x6.0Reference

18x8.50Reference

Lawn/turf front

10.0x4.0Reference

13x5.00Reference

Lawn/turf rear

15.0x6.0Reference

18x8.50Reference

Length

138 cmReference

151 cmReference

Width

88 cmReference

86 cmReference

Height

90 cmReference

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Shipping weight

135 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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106 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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99 cmReference

Sears 830 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

trickle chargerReference

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Charging amps

1Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

14Reference

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30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

91 cmReference

Overall width

99 cmReference

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Cut height

4 to 9 cmReference

3 to 8 cmReference

Sears LT/8 attachments

LT/8 Serial Numbers

1973

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917.2570 (model code)Reference

1974

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917.2576 (model code)Reference

1975

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502.2581 (model code)Reference

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.