The Sears LT836 is a lawn tractor with a rated output of 8 hp — making it one of the more compact options in its class. This model was produced from 1979 to 1980. Under the hood is a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, driving through two-wheel drive with a 4-speed gearbox. Listed weight is 144 kg, and it is aimed at jobs of around up to 200 ac. The available specification table below shows both UK and US units.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
8 hp
Weight
144 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
39 rows
Recorded power
8 hp
Transmissions
4-speed gear
Production years
1979-1980
Verified variants
0
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Overview
DistributorSearsReference
ManufacturerRoperReference
Lawn tractorReference
Original price was $869 in 1979Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
8HP 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank2.8 LReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Power (gross)6.0 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
4-speed gearReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight144 kgReference
Front tire15x6.0Reference
Rear tire18x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6.0Reference
Lawn/turf rear18x9.50Reference
Length147 cmReference
Width86 cmReference
Height99 cmReference
Shipping weight144 kgReference
Sears LT836 attachments
36" mid-mount mower deckReference
LT836 Serial Numbers
1978917.25512 (model code)Reference
1979917.25526 (model code)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH14Reference
36" Mower deck
Typemid-mount SearsReference
Type2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width91 cmReference
Cut positions5Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
