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New Holland R8

New Holland R8 tractor
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The New Holland R8 is a riding lawn mower introduced in 1973. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 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 rides on lawn/turf tires sized 11x4.00-5 front and 16x6.50-8 rear. The mower weighs between 387 lbs (manual recoil start) and 417 lbs (electric start option). Attachments include a 30" mid-mount mower deck and a 40" front-mount blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for New Holland R8

Engine

Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:manual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel type:gasoline
Engine Detail:Briggs & Stratton
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Height:35 inches (88 cm)
Length:61 inches (154 cm)
Weight:387 lbs (recoil), 417 lbs (electric)
Rear tire:16x6.50-8
Wheelbase:44 inches (111 cm)
Front tire:11x4.00-5

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Manufacturer:New Holland
Year introduced:1973

Attachments

Blade:40" Blade, New Holland, front-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
30" mid-mount mower deck:Type: mid-mount New Holland, 1-blade, Cutting width: 30 inches (76 cm), Overall width: 39 inches (99 cm), Cut height: 1.5 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm), Cut positions: 5

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

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