White R-50

The White R-50 is a riding lawn mower built by MTD and distributed by White from 1975 to 1981. It features a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start, a belt-driven CVT transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The mower has an open operator station and weighs 195 lbs (88 kg). It rides on 4.00x10.25 front tires and 5.00x13 rear tires. The R-50 comes equipped with a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck. The original price was $470 in 1975. A related model is the White R-80.