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Sears GT-16 917.25709 vs Sears SS-15 917.2538

Verdict: Sears GT-16 917.25709 vs Sears SS-15 917.2538

The Sears GT-16 917.25709 and the Sears SS-15 917.2538 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sears GT-16 917.25709 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Sears GT-16 917.25709 is the lighter machine (272 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-16 917.25709 is the newer design (1979 vs 1972). In short: choose the Sears GT-16 917.25709 for outright pulling power, or the Sears SS-15 917.2538 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Sears GT-16 917.25709 Lawn Tractor
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sears SS-15 917.2538 Lawn Tractor
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
SearsReference
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Manufacturer
RoperReference
RoperReference
air-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
32.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 83 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
VaridriveReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
67 kgReference
301 kgReference
Front tire
16.0x5.50Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23.0x8.50Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16.0x5.50Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23.0x8.50Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
90 cmReference
97 cmReference
Height
100 cmReference
Shipping weight
272 kgReference
301 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
100 cmReference
Sears GT-16 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gear with mechanical CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Variants
917.2520
Suburban 15Reference
917.2538
SS-15Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Sears SS-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.

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