Compare/Ford 65 vs Ford 70

Ford 65 vs Ford 70

Verdict: Ford 65 vs Ford 70

The Ford 65 and the Ford 70 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 70 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 6 hp. Ford 70 is the lighter machine (171 kg vs 189 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 70 holds more fuel (3.8 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Ford 70 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 65 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

6 hp

7 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

JacobsenReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

manualReference

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Distributor

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FordReference

Variants

manual startReference

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electric startReference

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recoil startReference

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electric startReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

3.8 LReference

Power (gross)

4.5 kWReference

5.2 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

1.3 LReference

0.7 LReference

Displacement

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16.79 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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76 x 60 mmReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

111 cmReference

106 cmReference

Weight

189 kgReference

171 kgReference

Front tire

11x4.00-5Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Rear tire

16x6.50-8Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4.00-5Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x6.50-8Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Length

157 cmReference

147 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

95 cmReference

93 cmReference

Shipping weight

189 kgReference

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Width

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81 cmReference

Ford 65 attachments

Attachment overview

30" Mower deck

Type

gearReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

86 cmReference

Overall width

88 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 8 cmReference

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Ford 70 attachments

34" Mower deck

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.