Compare/Sears GT-14 917.25703 vs Sears Suburban 15 917.2520

Sears GT-14 917.25703 vs Sears Suburban 15 917.2520

Verdict: Sears GT-14 917.25703 vs Sears Suburban 15 917.2520

The Sears GT-14 917.25703 and the Sears Suburban 15 917.2520 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sears Suburban 15 917.2520 leads on rated power with 15 hp against 14 hp. Sears GT-14 917.25703 is the lighter machine (263 kg vs 301 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sears GT-14 917.25703 is the newer design (1978 vs 1972). In short: choose the Sears Suburban 15 917.2520 for outright pulling power, or the Sears GT-14 917.25703 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

14 hp

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

SearsReference

Manufacturer

RoperReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

6.6 LReference

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Power (gross)

10.4 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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32.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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90 x 83 mmReference

Power

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11.2 kWReference

Transmission

VaridriveReference

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Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

67 kgReference

301 kgReference

Front tire

16.0x5.50Reference

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Rear tire

23.0x8.50Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16.0x5.50Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

23.0x8.50Reference

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Length

165 cmReference

Width

90 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height

100 cmReference

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Shipping weight

263 kgReference

301 kgReference

Height (steering wheel)

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100 cmReference

Sears GT-14 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gear with mechanical CVTReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

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Variants

917.2520

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Suburban 15Reference

917.2538

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SS-15Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Sears Suburban 15 attachments

Attachment overview

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.