Roper lawn tractors
Roper GTK18
The Roper GTK18 is a 1988 garden tractor manufactured by Roper. It features an 18HP Kohler M18 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The tractor has a belt-driven 6-speed gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Tires are sized 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear. Attachments include a 50" mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Original price was $2,700 in 1988.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Roper GTK18
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler M18 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.18 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| GT18 | Briggs |
|---|---|
| GTK18 | Kohler |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Year | 1988 |
| Manufacturer | Roper |
| Original price | $2,700 in 1988 |
References
| Owner's Manual Model Numbers | GTK181AR and GTK181AT |
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Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Roper |
|---|---|
| Blades | 3-blade |
| Mower deck | 50" mid-mount mower deck |
| Cutting width | 50 inches (127 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 23x10.5-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16x6.5-8 |