Roper lawn tractors

Roper T022 RT-10

The Roper T022 RT-10 is a garden tractor produced from 1973 to 1977 by Roper in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. It features a 10 hp Tecumseh HH100 389cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and uses a Roper Tri-Hitch. Dimensions include a 43 inch wheelbase, 62 inch length, 35 inch width, and 33.25 inch height. Tires are 16x5.00-8 front and 22.5x8.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade.
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ModelT022 RT-10

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Roper T022 RT-10

Engine
Typegasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
ModelTecumseh HH100
Starterelectric
Fuel tank2.5 gal (9.5 L)
Bore/Stroke3.31x2.75 inches (84 x 70 mm)
Displacement389 cc (23.75 ci)
Power (gross)10 hp (7.5 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width35 inches (88 cm)
Height33.25 inches (84 cm)
Length62 inches (157 cm)
Rear tire22.5x8.50-12
Wheelbase43 inches (109 cm)
Front tire16x5.00-8
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Built inOrangeburg, South Carolina, USA
ManufacturerRoper
Years produced1973 - 1977
Attachments
Overview38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade
42" BladeRoper, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
38" Mower deckmid-mount Roper, 2-blade, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm)
35" Snow blowerRoper, front-mount, 35 inches width (88 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
ManufacturerRoper
Tractor hitch
TypeRoper Tri-Hitch
T022 Serial Numbers
LocationSerial number plate on top of the RT-10 frame, in front of the gear shift lever.