Compare/Sears Handiman R-T vs Sears Tri-Cut

Sears Handiman R-T vs Sears Tri-Cut

Verdict: Sears Handiman R-T vs Sears Tri-Cut

The Sears Handiman R-T and the Sears Tri-Cut are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sears Tri-Cut leads on rated power with 6 hp against 5 hp. Sears Handiman R-T holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Sears Tri-Cut is the newer design (1957 vs 1939). In short: choose the Sears Tri-Cut for outright pulling power, or the Sears Handiman R-T 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Sears

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

5 hp

6 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

SearsReference

Manufacturer

David BradleyReference

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

The 7hp engine was used on the Tri-Cut with a 58-inch mower deck.Reference

Steering

manualReference

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Original price

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$770 (1959 7hp 58-inch )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

9.5 LReference

5.7 LReference

Displacement

23 ciReference

18.56 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 83 mmReference

76 x 73 mmReference

Power

3.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

carburetorReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

3200Reference

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Starter type

hand-crankReference

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Oil capacity

2.4 LReference

1.4 LReference

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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Power (gross)

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5.2 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Torque

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16.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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2400Reference

Transmission

Type

belt-driven sliding gearReference

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Gears

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

1 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical belt idlerReference

manualReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

145 cmReference

96 cmReference

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

90 cmReference

Weight

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215 kgReference

Front tire

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3.25-10.25Reference

Rear tire

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4.80-7Reference

Lawn/turf front

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4.50-6 (58)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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4.80-8 (58)Reference

Length

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134 cmReference

Shipping weight

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215 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Sears Tri-Cut attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.