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Ford 80 vs Ford T-800 53055
Verdict: Ford 80 vs Ford T-800 53055
The Ford 80 and the Ford T-800 53055 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Ford T-800 53055 is the lighter machine (210 kg vs 242 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 80 is the newer design (1966 vs 1965). 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
FordReference
Manufacturer
JacobsenReference
JacobsenReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
18.64 ciReference
18.64 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
75 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.2 LReference
1.2 LReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
242 kgReference
210 kgReference
Front tire
4.80-8Reference
4.80-8Reference
Rear tire
6.00-12Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
6.50-8Reference
6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.00-12Reference
8-12Reference
Length
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
96 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
22 cmReference
22 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
15 cmReference
17 cmReference
Height (hood)
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87 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
Ford T-800 attachments
T-800 Serial Numbers
1965
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1601Reference
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 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.