Compare/Ford 70 vs Ford RMT 526

Ford 70 vs Ford RMT 526

Verdict: Ford 70 vs Ford RMT 526

The Ford 70 and the Ford RMT 526 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 526 is the lighter machine (120 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 526 is the newer design (1977 vs 1968). In short: choose the Ford 70 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

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

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

12.57 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 60 mmReference

65 x 62 mmReference

Power (gross)

5.2 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter type

manual recoilReference

Oil capacity

0.7 LReference

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Power

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3.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

106 cmReference

100 cmReference

Weight

171 kgReference

120 kgReference

Front tire

13x5.00-6Reference

10.25x3.50Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-8Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5.00-6Reference

10.25x3.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.50-8Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Length

147 cmReference

142 cmReference

Width

81 cmReference

75 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

93 cmReference

91 cmReference

Shipping weight

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120 kgReference

Ford 70 attachments

Attachment overview

34" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

1-blade with manual liftReference

Cutting width

86 cmReference

66 cmReference

Ford RMT 526 attachments

26" Mower deck

Overall width

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95 cmReference

Cut height

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1 to 8 cmReference

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.