Ford lawn tractors

Ford RMT 830

The Ford RMT 830 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1977 to 1983. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical-shaft design. The mower has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The mower weighs between 369 and 403 pounds depending on the variant and has a wheelbase of 44 inches. Tires are lawn/turf type with sizes 4.10x3.50-4 front and 16x6.50-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 30" mid-mount mower deck and a 40" front-mount blade.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford RMT 830

Tires

Rear tire	16x6.50-8
Front tire	4.10x3.50-4

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 190702
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	manual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Rated RPM	3200
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement	318 cc (19.44 ci)
Oil capacity	1.4 qts (1.3 L)
Power (gross)	8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts	12

Variants

RMT 830	recoil start
RMT 830E	electric start

Dimensions

Width	37 inches (93 cm)
Height	37.75 inches (95 cm)
Length	61.25 inches (155 cm)
Wheelbase	44 inches (111 cm)
Weight (830)	369 lbs (167 kg)
Weight (830E)	403 lbs (182 kg)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Riding lawn mower
Years made	1977 - 1983
Manufacturer	Ford

Attachments

40" Blade	Ford, front-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm)
30" mid-mount mower deck	30 inches (76 cm) cutting width, mid-mount Ford, 1-blade with manual lift, 43.5 inches (110 cm) overall width, cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 5 cut positions

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