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 rated power output is 8 hp 6.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 364 lbs 165 kg.
Engine Power
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
Roper Lawn Tractors Roper K831 Sprint Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
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Overview
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Roper |
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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
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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
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Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
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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
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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
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