Compare/Ford GT-85 vs Ford LGT-17

Ford GT-85 vs Ford LGT-17

Verdict: Ford GT-85 vs Ford LGT-17

The Ford GT-85 and the Ford LGT-17 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford GT-85 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Ford GT-85 is the lighter machine (476 kg vs 605 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford GT-85 holds more fuel (15.9 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford GT-85 is the newer design (1992 vs 1983). In short: choose the Ford GT-85 for outright pulling power, or the Ford LGT-17 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

—

Overview

Distributor

FordReference

—

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FordReference

Image courtesy of RandyReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Steering

powerReference

manual pinion and sectorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.9 LReference

13.2 LReference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

—

Air cleaner

dryReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.6 LReference

5.7 LReference

Power

—

12.7 kWReference

Transmission

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Gear Weight

—

274 kgReference

Oil type

—

SAE 20Reference

Transmission

—

Eaton 11Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

Rear PTO

optionalReference

—

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manual idler pulleyReference

electricReference

Front PTO

independentReference

—

Dimensions

Wheelbase

126 cmReference

124 cmReference

Weight

476 kgReference

605 to 673 poundsReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

23-9.50x12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

23-9.50x12Reference

Length

189 cmReference

185 cmReference

Width

99 cmReference

92 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

114 cmReference

100 cmReference

Shipping weight

476 kgReference

—

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

—

Hydro Weight

—

305 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

—

26 cmReference

Ford GT-85 attachments

GT-85 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

—

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Battery CCA

332Reference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

—

Attachment overview

Variants

LGT-17H

—

hydrostaticReference

Ford LGT-17 attachments

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.