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Ford 75 vs Ford 85
Verdict: Ford 75 vs Ford 85
The Ford 75 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 75 is the lighter machine (193 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 75 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 volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.7 LReference
0.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
193 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 75 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
86 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Ford 85 attachments
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.