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Ford R-8

Ford R-8 tractor
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The Ford R-8 is a riding lawn mower built by Gilson and distributed by Ford from 1984 to 1993. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 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 has a mid PTO with an independent pulley type and comes with a 30" mid-mount mower deck attachment. It has a wheelbase of 44 inches, weighs 433 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 4.10/3.50x4 front and 16x7.50-8 rear. The electrical system is 12 volts with a negative ground. The R-8 is part of a series that includes the R-12 model.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford R-8

Engine

Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric Optional
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Fuel type:gasoline
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement:318 cc (19.44 ci)
Oil capacity:1.125 qts (1.1 L)
Engine Detail:Briggs & Stratton 191707
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 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:433 lbs (196 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:1984 - 1993

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Ford
Blades: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
Speeds:5-speed gear

Power Take-off (PTO)

PTO type:independent pulley
PTO location:Mid PTO

Related Models

Ford R-12

Model:R-12