Roper lawn tractors

Roper YTH16

The Roper YTH16 is a lawn tractor produced from 1986 to 1990 by Roper in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 658cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled vertical shaft. The tractor uses a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The YTH16 includes a mid PTO with an independent electric clutch and pulley type. Dimensions include a 44 inch (111 cm) wheelbase, 15x6-6 front tires, and 20x10.00 rear tires. Attachments available include a 44" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Roper YTH16

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 402707
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)
Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Variants

YT16	gear
YTH16	hydrostatic

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Built in	Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
Manufacturer	Roper
Production years	1986 - 1990

Attachments

Blade	blade
Snowblower	snowblower
42" Blade details	Roper, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
44" Mower deck details	Type: mid-mount Roper, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width: 44 inches (111 cm), Cut height: 1.2 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm)
40" Snow blower details	Roper, front-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm)
44" mid-mount mower deck	44" mid-mount mower deck

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