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Ford GT-75 vs Ford LS45
Verdict: Ford GT-75 vs Ford LS45
The Ford GT-75 and the Ford LS45 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Ford GT-75 is the lighter machine (476 kg vs 510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford GT-75 holds more fuel (15.9 L vs 14.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LS45 is the newer design (1994 vs 1992). 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
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
FordReference
Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
ToroReference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
The gear-drive LS45 was produced from 1994 to 1996, only the hydrostatic was available after that time.Reference
Steering
powerReference
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Hydro Brakes
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mechanical bandReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.9 LReference
14.8 LReference
Displacement
41.2 ciReference
38.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 64 mmReference
77 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Pre-heating
block heaterReference
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Compression
24:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3200Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1400-3200Reference
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Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.6 LReference
3.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
3.3 LReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Gear Brakes
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deckReference
Gear Weight
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231 kgReference
Gear Ground clearance
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20 cmReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO
optionalReference
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Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
electro-magneticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
126 cmReference
125 cmReference
Weight
476 kgReference
510 to 521 poundsReference
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
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
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Hydro Weight
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236 kgReference
Hydro Ground clearance
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18 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Ford GT-75 attachments
GT-75 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery CCA
332Reference
280Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
9861899
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gearReference
9861900
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hydrostaticReference
266-H
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similar Wheel Horse modelReference
Ford LS45 attachments
LS45 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.