Compare/Sears GT-16 917.25709 vs Sears GT-16 Twin 502.25704

Sears GT-16 917.25709 vs Sears GT-16 Twin 502.25704

Verdict: Sears GT-16 917.25709 vs Sears GT-16 Twin 502.25704

The Sears GT-16 917.25709 and the Sears GT-16 Twin 502.25704 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Sears GT-16 Twin 502.25704 is the lighter machine (267 kg vs 272 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sears GT-16 Twin 502.25704 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Sears GT-16 917.25709 is the newer design (1979 vs 1978). 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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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

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

SearsReference

Manufacturer

RoperReference

MurrayReference

air-cooledReference

Image courtesy of Timothy EarnhartReference

Original price

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$1,849 (1979 )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

6.6 LReference

11.4 LReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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40 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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87 x 55 mmReference

Power (gross)

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11.9 kWReference

Transmission

VaridriveReference

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Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

67 kgReference

38 kgReference

Front tire

16.0x5.50Reference

16x5.50Reference

Rear tire

23.0x8.50Reference

22x7.50Reference

Lawn/turf front

16.0x5.50Reference

16x5.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23.0x8.50Reference

22x7.50Reference

Length

165 cmReference

Width

90 cmReference

93 cmReference

Height

100 cmReference

104 cmReference

Shipping weight

272 kgReference

267 kgReference

Sears GT-16 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

Variants

4166

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similar Murray modelReference

Sears GT-16 Twin attachments

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.