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Ford 85 vs Ford LT-81
Verdict: Ford 85 vs Ford LT-81
The Ford 85 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 199 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 1970). 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
3.8 LReference
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Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.7 LReference
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Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
117 cmReference
Weight
199 kgReference
151 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
147 cmReference
164 cmReference
Width
81 cmReference
85 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
93 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height (hood)
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77 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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18 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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14 cmReference
Ford 85 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Cutting width
86 cmReference
86 cmReference
Ford LT-81 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.