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Ford 70 vs Ford 85
Verdict: Ford 70 vs Ford 85
The Ford 70 and the Ford 85 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 85 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. Ford 70 is the lighter machine (171 kg vs 199 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 85 is the newer design (1970 vs 1968). In short: choose the Ford 85 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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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
7 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
FordReference
Manufacturer
JacobsenReference
JacobsenReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Variants
70
recoil startReference
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75
electric startReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
16.79 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 60 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
5.2 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Oil capacity
0.7 LReference
0.7 LReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
171 kgReference
199 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
147 cmReference
147 cmReference
Width
81 cmReference
81 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
93 cmReference
93 cmReference
Ford 70 attachments
Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
86 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Ford 85 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
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.