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Lawn Tractor · 1939Unverified

Sears Handiman R-T

Name: Sears Handiman R-T
Brand: Sears

Sears Handiman R-T — Garden tractor · 5 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Sears Handiman R-T is a lawn tractor with an approximate power output of 5 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power. It was produced from 1939 to 1940 and is equipped with a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, coupled with a two-wheel drive system featuring a 2-speed gearbox. The model is designed for use on 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

5 hp

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

38 rows

Recorded power

5 hp

Transmissions

2-speed sliding gear

Production years

1939-1940

Verified variants

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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.

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