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Ford 85 vs Ford R-8
Verdict: Ford 85 vs Ford R-8
The Ford 85 and the Ford R-8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Ford R-8 is the lighter machine (196 kg vs 199 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 85 holds more fuel (3.8 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford R-8 is the newer design (1984 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
FordReference
Manufacturer
JacobsenReference
GilsonReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
2.8 LReference
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
dryReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.7 LReference
1.1 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
199 kgReference
196 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
4.10/3.50x4Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
4.10/3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Length
147 cmReference
158 cmReference
Width
81 cmReference
111 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
93 cmReference
95 cmReference
Shipping weight
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196 kgReference
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
76 cmReference
Ford R-8 attachments
R-8 Serial Number Location
30" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 8 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.