Roper K831 Sprint

The Roper K831 Sprint is a riding lawn mower produced from 1973 to 1974 by Roper in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 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 with an open operator station. Dimensions include a 40.5 inch wheelbase, 57.5 inch length, 40.5 inch width, and 37.5 inch height, weighing 364 lbs. Tires are sized 11.0x4.0 front and 15.0x6.0 rear. The mower deck is a 32 inch mid-mount Roper type with a single blade and manual lift, offering 5 cut positions with cut heights from 1.5 to 3 inches. The K831 variant has manual start, while the related K832 model features electric start.