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SearsModel A
Sears SS-15
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 15 hp
- displacement
- 32.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Sears SS-15 vs Sears Suburban 12
SearsModel B
Sears Suburban 12
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 27.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
SearsSears SS-15
vs
SearsSears Suburban 12
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ SS-15 higher · +3 hp (+25%)SS-1515 hp
Suburban 1212 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
SS-15 is in the 30th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 16th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ SS-15 higher · +4.8 ci (+17%)SS-1532.4 ci
Suburban 1227.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
SS-15 is in the 30th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 19th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedSS-151
Suburban 121
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
SS-15 is in the 17th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedSS-156
Suburban 126
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
SS-15 is in the 50th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 50th · 152 models
SS-15 (A)Suburban 12 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Sears SS-15 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sears | Sears | Same |
| Model | SS-15 | Suburban 12 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Sears SS-15 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton | Tecumseh | — |
| Model | 325431 | HH120 | — |
| Power Output | 15hp | 12hp | ▲ SS-15+3 hp · +25% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 32.4ci | 27.6ci | ▲ SS-15+4.8 ci · +17% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 2.9in | ▲ SS-15+0.4 in · +14% |
Transmission
| Spec | Sears SS-15 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear | Belt-driven gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Sears SS-15 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 65in | 65in | Same |
| Width | 38.2in | 34.6in | ▲ SS-15+3.6 in · +10% |
| Height | 39.4in | 39.4in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 664lb | 701lb | ▲ Suburban 12+37 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Sears SS-15 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Sears SS-15 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Sears 3-Point (optional) | Sears 3-Point (optional) | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Sears SS-15 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Drum | Mechanical Band | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Sears SS-15 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Sears SS-15 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 30th percentile (15 hp)B · 16th percentile (12 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 30th percentile (32.4 ci)B · 19th percentile (27.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 45th percentile (664 lb)B · 48th percentile (701 lb)
A · SS-15B · Suburban 12Median Lawn and Garden Tractor