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Ford 80 vs Ford LT-81
Verdict: Ford 80 vs Ford LT-81
The Ford 80 and the Ford LT-81 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Ford LT-81 is the lighter machine (151 kg vs 242 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LT-81 is the newer design (1982 vs 1966). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
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Manufacturer
JacobsenReference
FordReference
air-cooledReference
Three-speed gearbox with high/low ranges and combined left-side clutch/brake pedal.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
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Displacement
18.64 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.2 LReference
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Transmission
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
117 cmReference
Weight
242 kgReference
151 kgReference
Front tire
4.80-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
6.00-12Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.00-12Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
164 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
85 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
92 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
22 cmReference
18 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
15 cmReference
14 cmReference
Height (hood)
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77 cmReference
Ford 80 attachments
80 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
starter-generatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Ford LT-81 attachments
34" Mower deck
Cutting width
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86 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.