New Holland R8

The New Holland R8 is a tractor produced by New Holland Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 387 lbs (recoil) 175 kg.

Overview

	1973 Riding lawn mower

Production
Manufacturer	New Holland
Riding lawn mower

New Holland R8 Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline
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New Holland R8 Transmission
3-speed gear
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Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	44 inches 111 cm
Weight	387 to 417 pounds
Front tire	11x4.00-5
Rear tire	16x6.50-8
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Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Model R5 and R8 Riding Mower published in 1973, by New Holland

Engine

Engine Detail — Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Power (gross)	8 hp 6.0 kW
Starter	manual recoil
	electric OptOptional
Starter volts	12

New Holland R8 Engine

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse

New Holland R8 Transmission

Dimensions

New Holland R8 Tires
Lawn/turf front	11x4.00-5
Lawn/turf rear	16x6.50-8

Dimensions
Wheelbase	44 inches 111 cm
Length	61 inches 154 cm
Height	35 inches 88 cm
Weight	387 lbs (recoil) 175 kg
	417 lbs (electric) 189 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
30" mid-mount mower deck
Blade

30" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount New Holland
	1-blade
Cutting width	30 inches 76 cm
Overall width	39 inches 99 cm
Cut height	1.5 to 3 inch 3 to 7 cm
Cut positions	5

Photos

New Holland R8 tractor photo