Roper lawn tractors

Roper T822 RT-8 Super 8

The Roper T822 RT-8 Super 8 is a garden tractor produced from 1973 to 1977 by Roper in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 43 inches, length of 62 inches, width of 35 inches, and height of 33.25 inches. It rides on 16x5.00-8 front tires and 22.5x7.50-12 rear tires. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It uses a Roper Tri-Hitch and supports attachments including a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Roper T822 RT-8 Super 8

Tires

Rear tire	22.5x7.50-12
Front tire	16x5.00-8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 190407
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	2.5 gal (9.5 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement	318 cc (19.44 ci)
Power (gross)	8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	35 inches (88 cm)
Height	33.25 inches (84 cm)
Length	62 inches (157 cm)
Wheelbase	43 inches (109 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Built in	Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
Manufacturer	Roper
Years produced	1973 - 1977

Attachments

Overview	38" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade
42" Blade	Roper, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
38" Mower deck	mid-mount Roper, 2-blade, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm)
35" Snow blower	Roper, front-mount, 35 inches width (88 cm)

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