Compare/Ford 70 vs Ford 80

Ford 70 vs Ford 80

Verdict: Ford 70 vs Ford 80

The Ford 70 and the Ford 80 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 80 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. Ford 70 is the lighter machine (171 kg vs 242 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 80 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 70 is the newer design (1968 vs 1966). In short: choose the Ford 80 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 70 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

7 hp

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

JacobsenReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooledReference

Variants

recoil startReference

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electric startReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

3.8 LReference

4.7 LReference

Displacement

16.79 ciReference

18.64 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 60 mmReference

75 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

5.2 kWReference

6.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter type

manual recoilReference

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Oil capacity

0.7 LReference

1.2 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

106 cmReference

Weight

171 kgReference

242 kgReference

Front tire

13x5.00-6Reference

4.80-8Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-8Reference

6.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5.00-6Reference

6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.50-8Reference

8.00-12Reference

Length

147 cmReference

154 cmReference

Width

81 cmReference

83 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

93 cmReference

99 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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22 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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15 cmReference

Ford 70 attachments

Attachment overview

34" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

86 cmReference

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Ford 80 attachments

80 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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starter-generatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.