Compare/Sears Handiman R-T vs Sears LT/36E 917.25790

Sears Handiman R-T vs Sears LT/36E 917.25790

Verdict: Sears Handiman R-T vs Sears LT/36E 917.25790

The Sears Handiman R-T and the Sears LT/36E 917.25790 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sears LT/36E 917.25790 is the newer design (1974 vs 1939). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Sears

Fit score

Clear

Sears

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

5 hp

null hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

SearsReference

Manufacturer

David BradleyReference

RoperReference

Sears advertised the ability to swap the engine and transmission pulleys, giving about 20% faster speeds.Reference

36-volt electric drive motorReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

9.5 LReference

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Displacement

23 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

76 x 83 mmReference

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Power

3.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Rated RPM

3200Reference

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Starter type

hand-crankReference

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Oil capacity

2.4 LReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.203 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

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Transmission

Type

belt-driven sliding gearReference

gearReference

Gears

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical belt idlerReference

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Transmission

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PeerlessReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

145 cmReference

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Ag front

4.00x8Reference

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Ag rear

6.00x22Reference

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Ground clearance

45 cmReference

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Front tread

68/80/91 cmReference

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Rear tread

68/80/91 cmReference

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Weight

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258 kgReference

Front tire

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15x6.00Reference

Rear tire

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18x8.50Reference

Lawn/turf front

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15x6.00Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18x8.50Reference

Length

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147 cmReference

Width

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86 cmReference

Height

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99 cmReference

Sears LT/36E attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Batteries

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3Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

36" Mower deck

Cutting width

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91 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 8 cmReference

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.