Compare/Sears 8/4 502.25120 vs Sears LT832 536.25511

Sears 8/4 502.25120 vs Sears LT832 536.25511

Verdict: Sears 8/4 502.25120 vs Sears LT832 536.25511

The Sears 8/4 502.25120 and the Sears LT832 536.25511 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Sears LT832 536.25511 is the lighter machine (161 kg vs 235 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sears LT832 536.25511 holds more fuel (3.8 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Sears LT832 536.25511 is the newer design (1978 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.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

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

Western ToolReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

3.8 LReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

foam elementReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Peerless 2300Reference

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Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Dimensions

Weight

31 kgReference

161 kgReference

Front tire

16x5.5Reference

11x4Reference

Rear tire

22x7.50x12Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x5.5Reference

11x4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22x7.50x12Reference

15x6Reference

Length

166 cmReference

151 cmReference

Width

95 cmReference

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Height

90 cmReference

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Shipping weight

235 kgReference

161 kgReference

Height (steering wheel)

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86 cmReference

Sears 8/4 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

30Reference

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Attachment overview

36" Mower deck

Cutting width

91 cmReference

81 cmReference

Sears LT832 attachments

32" Mower deck

Overall width

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107 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 8 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.