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Sears LT836 vs Sears Suburban 8 917.60645
Verdict: Sears LT836 vs Sears Suburban 8 917.60645
The Sears LT836 and the Sears Suburban 8 917.60645 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Sears LT836 is the lighter machine (144 kg vs 512 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 1965). 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
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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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
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
2.8 LReference
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Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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19.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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76 x 70 mmReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil change
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500 hReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Oil type
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SAE 90 EP Gear LubeReference
Dimensions
Weight
144 kgReference
512 to 555 poundsReference
Front tire
15x6.0Reference
4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50Reference
7.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0Reference
4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50Reference
7.50-12Reference
Length
147 cmReference
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Width
86 cmReference
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Height
99 cmReference
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Shipping weight
144 kgReference
251 kgReference
Sears LT836 attachments
LT836 Serial Numbers
1978
917.25512 (model code)Reference
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1979
917.25526 (model code)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
14Reference
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36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven mechanical CVTReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
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Variants
917.60644
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recoil startReference
917.60645
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electric startReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Sears Suburban 8 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.