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Ford 50 vs Ford RMT 51
Verdict: Ford 50 vs Ford RMT 51
The Ford 50 and the Ford RMT 51 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Ford 50 is the lighter machine (123 kg vs 146 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford RMT 51 is the newer design (1972 vs 1968). 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
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Oil capacity
0.9 LReference
0.8 LReference
Air cleaner
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oiled foamReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
101 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
123 kgReference
146 kgReference
Front tire
10.25x3.25Reference
11x4.00x5Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
15.5x4.80/4.00x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.25x3.25Reference
11x4.00x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
15.5x4.80/4.00x8Reference
Length
139 cmReference
157 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
95 cmReference
95 cmReference
Shipping weight
123 kgReference
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Width
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96 cmReference
Height
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71 cmReference
Ford 50 attachments
26" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
66 cmReference
Overall width
78 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
3 to 7 cmReference
Ford 51 attachments
Attachment overview
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.