Sears SS-15

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Sears SS-15 917.2538 is a 2WD garden tractor, manufactured by Roper for distributor Sears, primarily during the year 1972. This model is powered by a 15 HP Briggs & Stratton 325431 single-cylinder gasoline engine and features a belt-driven gear-type transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. The tractor comes with manual steering, drum brakes, an open operator station, and a 3-gallon fuel tank. The engine has a displacement of 32.4 cubic inches, with a bore and stroke measuring 3.54 inches and 3.27 inches respectively. The SS-15 operates on a 4x2 2WD chassis and has law/turf tires with the front being 16×6.50-8 and the rear 23×9.50-12. Attachments for the tractor were available as options.

Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 15

Transmission: Belt-driven gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 664

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Sears SS-15 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 33% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 63% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton
Model: 325431
Cooling Type: Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 1
Displacement (ci): 32.4
Bore (in): 3.54
Stroke (in): 3.27
Rated RPM: 3600
Power Output (hp): 15

Transmission

Type: Belt-driven gear
Forward Gears: 6
Reverse Gears: 2
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 65
Width (in): 38.2
Height (in): 39.4
Operating Weight (lb): 664

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): 6.5
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): 9.5
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Lawn/Turf
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: Sears 3-Point (optional)
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Drum
Hydraulic System Type: -