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Ford R-12

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The Ford R-12 is a riding lawn mower built by Gilson and distributed by Ford from 1988 to 1993. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower includes a 30" mid-mount Ford mower deck with a 1-blade design and cutting width of 30 inches. It has a wheelbase of 44 inches, length of 62.5 inches, width of 44 inches, and height of 37.5 inches at the steering wheel. The shipping weight is 450 lbs. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The mower has an independent mid PTO with pulley type. Tires are 4.10/3.50x4 front and 16x7.50-8 rear. The operator station is open.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford R-12

Engine

Type:gasoline
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement:465 cc (28.4 ci)
Oil capacity:0.75 qts (0.7 L)
Engine Detail:Briggs & Stratton 285000
Power (gross):12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts:12

Chassis

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Dimensions

Width:44 inches (111 cm)
Length:62.5 inches (158 cm)
Rear tire:16x7.50-8
Wheelbase:44 inches (111 cm)
Front tire:4.10/3.50x4
Shipping weight:450 lbs (204 kg)
Height (steering wheel):37.5 inches (95 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Distributor:Ford
Manufacturer:Gilson
Years produced:1988 - 1993

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Ford
Blade:1-blade
Cut height:1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Cutting width:30 inches (76 cm)
30" Mower deck:-

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Description:5-speed gear

Power Take-off (PTO)

Mid PTO:independent
Mid PTO Type:pulley

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Model:R-8