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Sears 830 vs Sears LT/8 502.2581
Verdict: Sears 830 vs Sears LT/8 502.2581
The Sears 830 and the Sears LT/8 502.2581 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 242 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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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
3666
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similar Murray modelReference
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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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
242 kgReference
Front tire
10.0x4.0Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
15.0x6.0Reference
18x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.0x4.0Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15.0x6.0Reference
18x8.50Reference
Length
138 cmReference
149 cmReference
Width
88 cmReference
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Height
90 cmReference
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Shipping weight
135 kgReference
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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
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
99 cmReference
132 cmReference
Cut height
4 to 9 cmReference
2 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.