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Sears Hydro-Trac 12 917.25300 vs Sears ST/12 917.2573
Verdict: Sears Hydro-Trac 12 917.25300 vs Sears ST/12 917.2573
The Sears Hydro-Trac 12 917.25300 and the Sears ST/12 917.2573 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Sears ST/12 917.2573 is the lighter machine (290 kg vs 328 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sears ST/12 917.2573 is the newer design (1973 vs 1968). 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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Fit & specs
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
SearsReference
SearsReference
Manufacturer
RoperReference
RoperReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
27.66 ciReference
27.66 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 73 mmReference
89 x 73 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
SundstrandReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
328 kgReference
290 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x5.50Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
22.5x7.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x5.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
22.5x7.50Reference
Length
165 cmReference
173 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height
100 cmReference
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Shipping weight
328 kgReference
290 kgReference
Wheelbase
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110 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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111 cmReference
Sears Hydro-Trac 12 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Sears ST/12 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.