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Ford 85 vs Ford RMT 830
Verdict: Ford 85 vs Ford RMT 830
The Ford 85 and the Ford RMT 830 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Ford 85 is the lighter machine (199 kg vs 369 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 RMT 830 is the newer design (1977 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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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
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
3200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.7 LReference
1.3 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
199 kgReference
369 to 403 poundsReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
4.10x3.50-4Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
4.10x3.50-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
147 cmReference
155 cmReference
Width
81 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
93 cmReference
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Height
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95 cmReference
830 Weight
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167 kgReference
830E Weight
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182 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
Variants
RMT 830
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recoil startReference
RMT 830E
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electric startReference
Ford RMT 830 attachments
30" Mower deck
Overall width
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110 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
Cut positions
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5Reference
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.