Roper lawn tractors
Roper YT16
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.
Power-
Founded-
ModelYT16
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Roper YT16
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 402707 |
| Power | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm) |
| Displacement | 658 cc (40.15 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| YT16 | gear |
|---|---|
| YTH16 | hydrostatic |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1984 - 1988 |
Attachments
| Blades | 3-blade with manual lift |
|---|---|
| Mower deck | 44" mid-mount Roper |
| Cutting width | 44 inches (111 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 20x10 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 15x6.00 |