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Roper K521 Sprint

Roper K521 Sprint tractor
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The Roper K521 Sprint is a riding lawn mower produced from 1973 to 1976 by Roper in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. It features a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The mower has a 3-speed transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It has an open operator station and weighs 295 lbs (133 kg). The mower is equipped with a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, offering 5 cut positions with a cutting height range of 1.5 to 3 inches. The K521 variant has a manual start, while the related K522 variant features electric start.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Roper K521 Sprint

Tires

Rear tire:12.5x4.1
Front tire:10.5x3.5

Engine

Type:gasoline
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:0.5 gal (1.9 L)
Bore/Stroke:2.56x2.44 inches (65 x 62 mm)
Displacement:206 cc (12.57 ci)
Engine model:Briggs & Stratton 130902
Starter type:manual recoil
Power (gross):5 hp (3.7 kW)

Variants

K521:manual start
K522:electric start

Dimensions

Width:32 inches (81 cm)
Height:37.5 inches (95 cm)
Length:57.5 inches (146 cm)
Wheelbase:40.5 inches (102 cm)
Shipping weight:295 lbs (133 kg)

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Years produced:1973 - 1976
Manufactured in:Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Roper
Blade:1-blade with manual lift
Cut height:1.5 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm)
Mower deck:26" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions:5
Cutting width:26 inches (66 cm)

Transmission

Type:3-speed
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

Related Models

Roper K511

Model:K511

Roper K522

Model:K522