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Sears GT-16 917.25709 vs Sears Suburban 15 917.2520

Verdict: Sears GT-16 917.25709 vs Sears Suburban 15 917.2520

The Sears GT-16 917.25709 and the Sears Suburban 15 917.2520 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 Suburban 15 917.2520 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 Suburban 15 917.2520 Lawn Tractor
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
SearsReference
SearsReference
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
Rear tire
23.0x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
16.0x5.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23.0x8.50Reference
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 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.

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