The Sears Custom 8XL 917.25490 is a lawn tractor with a rated power of 8 hp, categorising it as a lighter model within its class. It features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a 6-speed gearbox. The Custom 8XL 917.25490 was manufactured in 1970. Its operating capacity is reportedly up to 200 acres.
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Rated power
8 hp
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
23 rows
Recorded power
8 hp
Transmissions
6-speed gear
Production years
1970-1970
Verified variants
0
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Overview
DistributorSearsReference
ManufacturerRoperReference
Garden tractorReference
Original price was $640 in 1970Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
8HP 1-cyl gasolineReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Power6.0 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Sears Custom 8XL attachments
36" mid-mount mower deckReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
36" Mower deck
Typemid-mount SearsReference
Cutting width91 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
