The Sears GT-16 917.25709 is a lawn tractor model with a power output of approximately 16 horsepower, a typical rating for its class. It was manufactured between the years 1979 and 1980. The model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, combined with two-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission. Its operating weight is listed at 272 kg, suitable for handling areas of up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
16 hp
Weight
272 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
37 rows
Recorded power
16 hp
Recorded weight
272 kg
Transmissions
3-speed gear with mechanical CVT
Production years
1979-1980
Verified variants
0
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Overview
DistributorSearsReference
ManufacturerRoperReference
Garden tractorReference
Original price was $2,079 in 1979Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
16HP 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank6.6 LReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooledReference
Power11.9 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
3-speed gear with mechanical CVTReference
TransmissionVaridriveReference
Typebelt-driven gear with mechanical CVTReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight272 kgReference
Front tire16.0x5.50Reference
Rear tire23.0x8.50Reference
Weight67 kgReference
Lawn/turf front16.0x5.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear23.0x8.50Reference
Length165 cmReference
Width90 cmReference
Height100 cmReference
Shipping weight272 kgReference
Sears GT-16 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps20Reference
Battery volts12Reference
42" Mower deck
Typemid-mount Sears 25357Reference
Type3-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width106 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.