Roper lawn tractors
Roper GT18
The Roper GT18 is a garden tractor produced from 1984 to 1988 by Roper in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has an open operator station and offers an independent front PTO with an electric clutch. Optional sleeve hitch is available. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch (115 cm) wheelbase, 16x6.50 front tires, and 23x10.50 rear tires. Attachments include a 44" mid-mount mower deck, 46" front blade, and 40" front snow blower.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Roper GT18
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 422437 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.28 inches (87 x 58 mm) |
| Displacement | 693 cc (42.33 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Rear tire | 23x10.50 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 30 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Built in | Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA |
| Years produced | 1984 - 1988 |
Attachments
| 46" Blade | Roper TR700AR, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), manual-lift |
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| 40" Snow blower | Roper TR800AR, front-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm), manual-lift |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | mid-mount Roper TR440AR, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 44 inches (111 cm), Cut height 1.3 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
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GT18 Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number decal on the GT180's rear fender, below the seat. |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |