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Sears LT836 vs Sears Suburban 725

Verdict: Sears LT836 vs Sears Suburban 725

The Sears LT836 and the Sears Suburban 725 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sears LT836 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. Sears LT836 is the lighter machine (144 kg vs 510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sears LT836 is the newer design (1979 vs 1962). In short: choose the Sears LT836 for outright pulling power, or the Sears Suburban 725 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 LT836 Lawn Tractor
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sears Suburban 725 Lawn Tractor
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
7 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
SearsReference
SearsReference
Manufacturer
RoperReference
David BradleyReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Over-center clutch lever selects forward, reverse, or neutral. Variable speed lever adjusts speed of travel.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
2.8 LReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
5.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
18.56 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 67 mmReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
Oil type
SAE 90 EP Gear LubeReference
Oil change
500 hReference
Dimensions
Weight
144 kgReference
510 to 553 poundsReference
Front tire
15x6.0Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50Reference
Length
147 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
86 cmReference
86 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
94 cmReference
Shipping weight
144 kgReference
250 kgReference
Wheelbase
110 cmReference
Ag front
4.00x8Reference
Ag rear
6.00x12Reference
Sears LT836 attachments
LT836 Serial Numbers
1978
917.25512 (model code)Reference
1979
917.25526 (model code)Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
14Reference
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven mechanical CVTReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
Variants
917.60633
recoil startReference
917.60634
electric startReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Sears Suburban 725 attachments
42" Mower deck

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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