Ford R-8
The Ford R-8 is a tractor produced by Ford Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The rated power output is 8 hp 6.0 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 433 lbs 196 kg.
Engine Power
8 hp
6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
0.75 gal
2.8 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
433 lbs
196 kg
Ford Lawn Tractors Ford R-8 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1984 - 1993
Riding lawn mowerGilson built |
|---|---|
1984 - 1993 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson built | |
1984 - 1993 | |
|---|---|
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson built |
Production | |
|---|---|
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. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
|---|---|
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 ...  | |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
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 |
Engine
| 1984 - 1993
Riding lawn mowerGilson built |
|---|---|
1984 - 1993 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson built | |
1984 - 1993 | |
|---|---|
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson built |
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 191707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 318 cc
19.44 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches
76 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Starter | electric OptOptional |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.125 qts
1.1 L |
Transmission
| 1984 - 1993
Riding lawn mowerGilson built |
|---|---|
1984 - 1993 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson built | |
1984 - 1993 | |
|---|---|
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson built |
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
 | |
Dimensions
| 1984 - 1993
Riding lawn mowerGilson built |
|---|---|
1984 - 1993 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson built | |
1984 - 1993 | |
|---|---|
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson built |
Ford R-8 Tires | |
|---|---|
Lawn/turf front | 4.10/3.50x4 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x7.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
|---|---|
Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Length | 62.5 inches
158 cm |
Width | 44 inches
111 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 37.5 inches
95 cm |
Shipping weight | 433 lbs
196 kg |
Attachments
| 1984 - 1993
Riding lawn mowerGilson built |
|---|---|
1984 - 1993 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson built | |
1984 - 1993 | |
|---|---|
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson built |
30" Mower deck | |
|---|---|
Type | mid-mount Ford |
1-blade | |
Cutting width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3.5 inch
3 to 8 cm |
Photos
Ford R-8
Ford R-8
Ford R-8
Ford R-8
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