ford lawn tractors r 8
![]() | 1984 - 1993
Riding lawn mowerGilson built | 1984 - 1993 | Riding lawn mower | Gilson built |
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1984 - 1993 | ||||
Riding lawn mower | ||||
Gilson built |
1984 - 1993 | |
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Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Gilson |
Riding lawn mower |
Ford R-8 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 0.75 gal
2.8 L |
Engine details ... ![]() |
Ford R-8 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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Ford R-8 photos... ![]() |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Weight | 433 lbs
196 kg |
Front tire | 4.10/3.50x4 |
Rear tire | 16x7.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
Ford R-8 attachments | |
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30" mid-mount mower deck | |
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R-8 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the left side of the R-8 frame, ahead of the rear axle. |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn, Yard and Garden Equipment published in 1986, by Ford | |
Lawn, Yard and Garden Equipment published in 1987, by Ford | |
Lawn, Yard and Garden Tractors - Riding Mowers published in 1988, by Ford | |
Riding Mowers, Yard, Lawn, and Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1990, by Ford | |
The Leisure Pleasers published in 1991, by Ford |
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