Roper T822 RT-8 Super 8
The Roper T822 RT-8 Super 8 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: Roper.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.5 gal
9.5 L
Transmission
Roper
Overview
 | 1973 - 1977
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Roper |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA | |
Roper T822 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.5 gal
9.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Roper T822 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | Roper Tri-Hitch |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Front tire | 16x5.00-8 |
Rear tire | 22.5x7.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Power Equipment published in 1973, by Roper | |
Ride the Big Red Roper published in 1974 | |
Roper '76 published in 1976 | |
Garden Tractors published in 1977, by Roper | |
Garden Tractors published in 1978, by Roper | |
Parts and "We Care" Service published in 1986 | |
Service Manual Tractors & Attachments published in 1973 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 190407 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 318 cc
19.44 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches
76 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Roper
Transmission | Roper |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
Roper T822 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x5.00-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 22.5x7.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Length | 62 inches
157 cm |
Width | 35 inches
88 cm |
Height | 33.25 inches
84 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Roper |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Photos
Roper T822 RT-8 Super 8 tractor photo
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Roper Lawn Tractors Roper T822 RT-8 Super 8.
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 T822 RT-8 Super 8 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Roper Lawn Tractors Roper T822 RT-8 Super 8.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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