Ford R-8
1984 - 1993 Riding lawn mower Gilson built
Series map:
R-8
R-12
8.0hp
12.0hp
Production Distributor Ford
Manufacturer Gilson
Riding lawn mower
Mechanical Two-wheel drive Manual steering Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO) Mid PTO independent
Mid PTO Type pulley
R-8 Serial Number Location Serial number plate on the left side of the R-8 frame, ahead of the rear axle.
Electrical Ground negative
Battery volts 12
References 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 Riding mowers, Yard, Lawn and Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1994, by Ford
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