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Sears GT/19.9 917.25708 vs Sears SS/18 Twin 917.25960

Verdict: Sears GT/19.9 917.25708 vs Sears SS/18 Twin 917.25960

The Sears GT/19.9 917.25708 and the Sears SS/18 Twin 917.25960 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sears GT/19.9 917.25708 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. Sears GT/19.9 917.25708 is the lighter machine (288 kg vs 320 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sears SS/18 Twin 917.25960 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 12.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Sears GT/19.9 917.25708 is the newer design (1978 vs 1976). In short: choose the Sears GT/19.9 917.25708 for outright pulling power, or the Sears SS/18 Twin 917.25960 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/19.9 917.25708 Lawn Tractor
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sears SS/18 Twin 917.25960 Lawn Tractor
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
SearsReference
SearsReference
Manufacturer
RoperReference
RoperReference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with two ranges (low/high).Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.3 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
52.2 ciReference
49.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 67 mmReference
83 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.8 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Compression
6.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
Oil change
480 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 30Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
288 kgReference
320 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.00-12Reference
23x10.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.00-12Reference
23x10.00-12Reference
Length
173 cmReference
173 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height
101 cmReference
Shipping weight
288 kgReference
320 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
105 cmReference
Sears GT/19.9 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Sears SS/18 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.

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