Roper K831 Sprint
The Roper K831 Sprint is a tractor produced by Roper Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 364 lbs 165 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
0.75 gal
2.8 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
364 lbs
165 kg
Overview
 | 1973 - 1974
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Roper |
Riding lawn mower | |
Built in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA | |
Variants | |
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K832 | electric start |
K831 | manual start |
Roper K831 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 0.75 gal
2.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Roper K831 Transmission | |
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3-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 40.5 inches
102 cm |
Weight | 364 lbs
165 kg |
Front tire | 11.0x4.0 |
Rear tire | 15.0x6.0 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Power Equipment published in 1973, by Roper | |
Ride the Big Red Roper published in 1974 | |
Parts and "We Care" Service published in 1986 | |
Service Manual Rotary Mowers & Riding Lawn Mowers (MB001-74-2) published in 1974 | |
Service Manual Rotary Mowers & Riding Lawn Mowers (MB001-75-2) published in 1975 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 190702 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 318 cc
19.44 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches
76 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Roper K831 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 11.0x4.0 |
Lawn/turf rear | 15.0x6.0 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 40.5 inches
102 cm |
Length | 57.5 inches
146 cm |
Width | 40.5 inches
102 cm |
Height | 37.5 inches
95 cm |
Shipping weight | 364 lbs
165 kg |
Attachments
32" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Roper |
1-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 32 inches
81 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3 inch
3 to 7 cm |
Cut positions | 5 |
Photos
Roper K831 Sprint tractor photo
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Roper Lawn Tractors Roper K831 Sprint.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Roper Lawn Tractors Roper K831 Sprint Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Roper Lawn Tractors Roper K831 Sprint.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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