Compare/Ford GT-65 vs Ford LS35 9861898

Ford GT-65 vs Ford LS35 9861898

Verdict: Ford GT-65 vs Ford LS35 9861898

The Ford GT-65 and the Ford LS35 9861898 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford LS35 9861898 leads on rated power with 15 hp against 14 hp. Ford LS35 9861898 is the lighter machine (231 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 14.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LS35 9861898 is the newer design (1994 vs 1992). In short: choose the Ford LS35 9861898 for outright pulling power, or the Ford GT-65 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

14 hp

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

ToroReference

liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference

Foot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with optional cruise control.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

15.9 LReference

14.8 LReference

Displacement

37.7 ciReference

26 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

64 x 64 mmReference

90 x 67 mmReference

Power (gross)

10.4 kWReference

11.2 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

3600Reference

Idle RPM

1400-3450Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.6 LReference

3.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

3.3 LReference

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Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

—

Tuff Torq K61Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manual idler pulleyReference

electro-magneticReference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

126 cmReference

125 cmReference

Weight

476 kgReference

231 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Length

189 cmReference

175 cmReference

Width

99 cmReference

89 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

114 cmReference

107 cmReference

Shipping weight

476 kgReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

18 cmReference

Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

Ford GT-65 attachments

GT-65 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery CCA

332Reference

200Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

—

15Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

264

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similar Wheel Horse modelReference

Ford LS35 attachments

LS35 Serial Number Location

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.