Compare/Ford 70 vs Ford RMT 51

Ford 70 vs Ford RMT 51

Verdict: Ford 70 vs Ford RMT 51

The Ford 70 and the Ford RMT 51 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 5 hp. Ford RMT 51 is the lighter machine (146 kg vs 171 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 1.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford RMT 51 is the newer design (1972 vs 1968). In short: choose the Ford 70 for outright pulling power, or the Ford RMT 51 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

5 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

JacobsenReference

FordReference

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

1.9 LReference

Displacement

16.79 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

76 x 60 mmReference

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Power (gross)

5.2 kWReference

3.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

oiled foamReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter type

manual recoilReference

Oil capacity

0.7 LReference

0.8 LReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

106 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

171 kgReference

146 kgReference

Front tire

13x5.00-6Reference

11x4.00x5Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-8Reference

15.5x4.80/4.00x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5.00-6Reference

11x4.00x5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.50-8Reference

15.5x4.80/4.00x8Reference

Length

147 cmReference

157 cmReference

Width

81 cmReference

96 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

93 cmReference

95 cmReference

Height

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71 cmReference

Ford 70 attachments

Attachment overview

34" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

gearReference

Cutting width

86 cmReference

66 cmReference

Ford 51 attachments

26" Mower deck

Cut height

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3 to 7 cmReference

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.