Lawn Tractor · 1984Unverified
Ford R-8
Ford R-8 — Riding lawn mower · 8 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
8 hp
Weight
196 kg
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Overview
DistributorFordReference
ManufacturerGilsonReference
Riding lawn mowerReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank2.8 LReference
Briggs & Stratton 191707Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)6.0 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.1 LReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
Mid PTO TypepulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase111 cmReference
Weight196 kgReference
Front tire4.10/3.50x4Reference
Rear tire16x7.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front4.10/3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear16x7.50-8Reference
Length158 cmReference
Width111 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)95 cmReference
Shipping weight196 kgReference
Ford R-8 attachments
30" mid-mount mower deckReference
R-8 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the left side of the R-8 frame, ahead of the rear axle.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
30" Mower deck
Typemid-mount FordReference
Type1-bladeReference
Cutting width76 cmReference
Cut height3 to 8 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
