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Ford 120 vs Ford LGT-12
Verdict: Ford 120 vs Ford LGT-12
The Ford 120 and the Ford LGT-12 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Ford 120 is the lighter machine (304 kg vs 610 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LGT-12 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LGT-12 is the newer design (1984 vs 1967). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
62
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Best match
Clear
Ford
62
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Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
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Manufacturer
JacobsenReference
FordReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
Chief 1200
similar Jacobsen modelReference
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LGT-12H
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hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
5.7 LReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Gear Weight
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276 kgReference
Oil type
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SAE 20Reference
Transmission
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Eaton 11Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
304 kgReference
610 to 673 poundsReference
Front tire
4.80-8Reference
16-6.50x8Reference
Rear tire
6.00-12Reference
23-8.50x12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80-8Reference
16-6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6.00-12Reference
23-8.50x12Reference
Length
154 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
100 cmReference
Hydro Weight
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305 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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26 cmReference
Ford 120 attachments
120 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
starter-generatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Ford LGT-12 attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.