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Ford GT-65 vs Ford LGT-145
Verdict: Ford GT-65 vs Ford LGT-145
The Ford GT-65 and the Ford LGT-145 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Ford LGT-145 is the lighter machine (361 kg vs 476 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford GT-65 holds more fuel (15.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford GT-65 is the newer design (1992 vs 1972). 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
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
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Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
FordReference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
Image courtesy of Larry BlareReference
Steering
powerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
37.7 ciReference
31.27 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
64 x 64 mmReference
89 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Pre-heating
block heaterReference
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Compression
23:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3200Reference
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Idle RPM
1400-3450Reference
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Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.6 LReference
2.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
3.3 LReference
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Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (two-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Rear PTO
optionalReference
liveReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
electro-magneticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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shaftReference
Engine RPM
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3300@3300Reference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
126 cmReference
116 cmReference
Weight
476 kgReference
361 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
189 cmReference
181 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
106 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
114 cmReference
106 cmReference
Shipping weight
476 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
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23 cmReference
Ford GT-65 attachments
GT-65 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery CCA
332Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
1450
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similar Jacobsen modelReference
Ford LGT-145 attachments
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
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127 cmReference
Ford 6ft Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Ford 6ft BackhoeReference
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.