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Ford R-8 vs Ford RMT 830
Verdict: Ford R-8 vs Ford RMT 830
The Ford R-8 and the Ford RMT 830 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Ford R-8 is the lighter machine (196 kg vs 369 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford R-8 is the newer design (1984 vs 1977). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
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Manufacturer
GilsonReference
FordReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
2.8 LReference
2.8 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.3 LReference
Rated RPM
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3200Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
196 kgReference
369 to 403 poundsReference
Front tire
4.10/3.50x4Reference
4.10x3.50-4Reference
Rear tire
16x7.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10/3.50x4Reference
4.10x3.50-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x7.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
158 cmReference
155 cmReference
Width
111 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
95 cmReference
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Shipping weight
196 kgReference
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Height
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95 cmReference
830 Weight
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167 kgReference
830E Weight
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182 kgReference
Ford R-8 attachments
R-8 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
3 to 8 cmReference
Overall width
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110 cmReference
Cut positions
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5Reference
Variants
RMT 830
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recoil startReference
RMT 830E
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electric startReference
Ford RMT 830 attachments
Attachment overview
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.