Compare/Ford 65 vs Ford RMT 526

Ford 65 vs Ford RMT 526

Verdict: Ford 65 vs Ford RMT 526

The Ford 65 and the Ford RMT 526 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 65 leads on rated power with 6 hp against 5 hp. Ford RMT 526 is the lighter machine (120 kg vs 189 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 65 holds more fuel (2.8 L vs 1.9 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Ford 65 for outright pulling power, or the Ford RMT 526 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

5 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

manualReference

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Variants

manual startReference

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electric startReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

1.9 LReference

Power (gross)

4.5 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

1.3 LReference

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Displacement

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12.57 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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65 x 62 mmReference

Power

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3.7 kWReference

Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

111 cmReference

100 cmReference

Weight

189 kgReference

120 kgReference

Front tire

11x4.00-5Reference

10.25x3.50Reference

Rear tire

16x6.50-8Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4.00-5Reference

10.25x3.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x6.50-8Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Length

157 cmReference

142 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

95 cmReference

91 cmReference

Shipping weight

189 kgReference

120 kgReference

Width

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75 cmReference

Ford 65 attachments

Attachment overview

30" Mower deck

Type

gearReference

1-blade with manual liftReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

66 cmReference

Overall width

88 cmReference

95 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 8 cmReference

1 to 8 cmReference

Ford RMT 526 attachments

26" Mower deck

Cut positions

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5Reference

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.