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Ford 85 vs Ford RMT 66
Verdict: Ford 85 vs Ford RMT 66
The Ford 85 and the Ford RMT 66 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Ford RMT 66 is the lighter machine (192 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. 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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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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
2.8 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
oiled foamReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.7 LReference
1.3 LReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
199 kgReference
192 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
11x4.00x5Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
11x4.00x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Length
147 cmReference
157 cmReference
Width
81 cmReference
99 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
93 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
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76 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
76 cmReference
Variants
61
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economyReference
66
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deluxeReference
Ford 66 attachments
30" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 7 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.