Ford

R-8

Horsepower
8hp
Production
1984–1993
Category
lawn

Overview

Production

EngineBriggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typeriding lawn mower

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual

Electrical

Groundnegative
Battery Volts12

Other

DistributorFord
Operator Stationopen operator station
Fuel Tank Gas0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Mid Mount Mower Deck30" mid-mount mower deck
Serial Number LocationSerial number plate on the left side of the R-8 frame, ahead of the rear axle

Engine

EngineBriggs & Stratton 191707
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders1-cylinder
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement19.44 ci (318 cc)
Bore3 in (76 mm)
Bore Stroke3.00x2.75 in (76 x 70 mm)
Stroke2.75 in (70 mm)
Power Gross8 hp (6 kW)
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity1.13 qts (1.1 L)

Dimensions

Length62.5 in (158 cm)
Width44 in (111 cm)
Height37.5 in (95 cm)
Wheelbase44 in (111 cm)
Shipping Weight433 lbs (196 kg)
Tires Front4.10/3.50x4
Tires Rear16x7.50-8
Tires Lawn Front4.10/3.50x4
Tires Lawn Rear16x7.50-8

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse

Available Attachments

30" Mower deck
Mower Deck30 in (76 cm)
Mower Deck Typemid-mount
Mower Deck BrandFord
Cutting Width30 in (76 cm)
Cut Height Max3.5 in (8 cm)
Cut Height Min1.5 in (3 cm)
Mower Decks Blade Count1