
The production information of the tractor (Compact 8) includes details about its manufacturing.
| Original price was $590 in 1972 |
| Lawn tractor |
| Distributor | Sears |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Roper |
This section sums up the dimension and tires information of the tractor.
| Wheelbase | 43 inches [109 cm] |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 450 lbs (electric start) [204 kg] |
| Height (steering wheel) | 35 inches [88 cm] |
| Length | 62 inches [157 cm] |
| 436 lbs (recoil start) [197 kg] | |
| Width | 33.25 inches [84 cm] |
| Lawn/turf front | 16x4.80-8 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 22.5x7.50-12 |
Get the specifications for the engine and if different options are available.
| Briggs & Stratton |
| Air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Gasoline |
| 1-cylinder |
| Electric OptOptional | |
| Power | 8 hp [6.0 kW] |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Starter | Manual recoil |
Discover all variants of transmission available for this tractor model.
| Type | Belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
This section summarizes all mechanical information such as the brake system and other specifications.
| Two-wheel drive |
| Manual steering |
| Open operator station. |
Discover the power specifications and options available for this tractor model but also PTO (Power Take-off) information.
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Discover the versatile Compact 8 lawn tractor, a reliable workhorse from 1972, perfect for maintaining your property. This tractor features a robust Briggs & Stratton gasoline engine, delivering a capable 8 hp [6.0 kW] of power, ideal for various lawn care tasks. It boasts a simple yet effective belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear, ensuring ease of operation. The Compact 8 offers a comfortable open operator station and manual steering for intuitive control. With a 38" mower deck included, this tractor is ready to tackle your mowing needs efficiently. Its compact dimensions and manageable weight, ranging from 436 lbs to 450 lbs depending on the starter, make it easy to maneuver and store. Produced by Roper and distributed by Sears, this 1972 model represents dependable lawn tractor engineering for its era.