Ford R-8


Ford R-8 lawn tractor photo
1984 - 1993
Riding lawn mower
Gilson built
Series map:
R-8
R-12
8.0hp
12.0hp
Production
DistributorFord
ManufacturerGilson
Riding lawn mower
Ford R-8 Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank0.75 gal
2.8 L
Engine details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase44 inches
111 cm
Weight433 lbs
196 kg
Front tire4.10/3.50x4
Rear tire16x7.50-8
Full dimensions and tires ...
R-8 Serial Numbers
R-8 Serial Location
Ford R-8 serial number location
Serial number plate on the left side of the R-8 frame, ahead of the rear axle.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
References
R-8 references literature
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
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