Lawn Tractor · 1939Unverified
Sears Handiman R-T
Sears Handiman R-T — Garden tractor · 5 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
5 hp
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Overview
DistributorSearsReference
ManufacturerDavid BradleyReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Bradley, Illinois, USAReference
Original price was $355 in 1940Reference
The Sears Handiman Riding Tractor (R-T) was based on the Handiman two-wheel walking tractors. Sears model numbers included 917.5151, 917.5154, and 917.5155Reference
Advertised attachments for the Handiman R-T included single-bottom semi-mounted plows, a 5-foot disc, mounted three-row cultibator, and a 7.5-foot reel-type gang mower.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Open operator station with steel pan seat.Reference
Engine
5HP Briggs & Stratton 376cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank9.5 LReference
Briggs & Stratton ZReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinder 2-valveReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft L-headReference
Displacement23 ciReference
Bore/Stroke76 x 83 mmReference
Power3.7 kWReference
Fuel systemcarburetorReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Rated RPM3200Reference
Starter typehand-crankReference
Oil capacity2.4 LReference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.203 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Transmission
2-speed sliding gearReference
Typebelt-driven sliding gearReference
Gears2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchmechanical belt idlerReference
Sears advertised the ability to swap the engine and transmission pulleys, giving about 20% faster speeds.Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase145 cmReference
Ag front4.00x8Reference
Ag rear6.00x22Reference
Ground clearance45 cmReference
Front tread68/80/91 cmReference
Rear tread68/80/91 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.