Ford
R-8
Horsepower
8hp
Production
1984–1993
Category
lawn
Overview
Production
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Tractor Type | riding lawn mower |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery Volts | 12 |
Other
| Distributor | Ford |
|---|---|
| Operator Station | open operator station |
| Fuel Tank Gas | 0.75 gal (2.8 L) |
| Mid Mount Mower Deck | 30" mid-mount mower deck |
| Serial Number Location | Serial number plate on the left side of the R-8 frame, ahead of the rear axle |
Engine
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton 191707 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Displacement | 19.44 ci (318 cc) |
| Bore | 3 in (76 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 3.00x2.75 in (76 x 70 mm) |
| Stroke | 2.75 in (70 mm) |
| Power Gross | 8 hp (6 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 1.13 qts (1.1 L) |
Dimensions
| Length | 62.5 in (158 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 44 in (111 cm) |
| Height | 37.5 in (95 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 44 in (111 cm) |
| Shipping Weight | 433 lbs (196 kg) |
| Tires Front | 4.10/3.50x4 |
| Tires Rear | 16x7.50-8 |
| Tires Lawn Front | 4.10/3.50x4 |
| Tires Lawn Rear | 16x7.50-8 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Available Attachments
30" Mower deck
| Mower Deck | 30 in (76 cm) |
|---|---|
| Mower Deck Type | mid-mount |
| Mower Deck Brand | Ford |
| Cutting Width | 30 in (76 cm) |
| Cut Height Max | 3.5 in (8 cm) |
| Cut Height Min | 1.5 in (3 cm) |
| Mower Decks Blade Count | 1 |