Compare/Ford 75 vs Ford RMT 830

Ford 75 vs Ford RMT 830

Verdict: Ford 75 vs Ford RMT 830

The Ford 75 and the Ford RMT 830 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford RMT 830 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. Ford 75 is the lighter machine (193 kg vs 369 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 75 holds more fuel (3.8 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford RMT 830 is the newer design (1977 vs 1968). In short: choose the Ford RMT 830 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

7 hp

8 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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RMT 830

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recoil startReference

RMT 830E

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electric startReference

Engine

Fuel tank

3.8 LReference

2.8 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

Rated RPM

3600Reference

3200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

0.7 LReference

1.3 LReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

106 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

193 kgReference

369 to 403 poundsReference

Front tire

13x5.00-6Reference

4.10x3.50-4Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5.00-6Reference

4.10x3.50-4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Length

147 cmReference

155 cmReference

Width

81 cmReference

93 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

93 cmReference

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Height

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95 cmReference

830 Weight

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167 kgReference

830E Weight

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182 kgReference

Ford 75 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

34" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

86 cmReference

76 cmReference

Ford RMT 830 attachments

30" Mower deck

Overall width

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110 cmReference

Cut height

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3 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.