The Roper YT16 is a lawn tractor produced from 1984 to 1988 by Roper in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. It features a 16 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 658cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start. The transmission is a 6-speed belt-driven gear type with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. The tractor is two-wheel drive with an open operator station. Tires are sized 15x6.00 front and 20x10 rear. Attachments include a 44-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift. Electrical system has a 12-volt battery with negative ground. Variants include the YT16 with gear transmission and the YTH16 with hydrostatic transmission.