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Ford 75 vs Ford LT-80
Verdict: Ford 75 vs Ford LT-80
The Ford 75 and the Ford LT-80 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford LT-80 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. Ford 75 is the lighter machine (193 kg vs 195 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LT-80 is the newer design (1977 vs 1968). In short: choose the Ford LT-80 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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
70
recoil startReference
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75
electric startReference
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80
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similar Jacobsen modelReference
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
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.7 LReference
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Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
193 kgReference
195 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
147 cmReference
147 cmReference
Width
81 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
93 cmReference
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Height
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81 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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17 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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13 cmReference
Ford 75 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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22Reference
Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
86 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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mechanical pulleyReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Ford LT-80 attachments
LT-80 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Right side of tractor frame.Reference
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.