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Ford GT-85 vs Ford LGT-18H
Verdict: Ford GT-85 vs Ford LGT-18H
The Ford GT-85 and the Ford LGT-18H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Ford LGT-18H is the lighter machine (434 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-85 holds more fuel (15.9 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford GT-85 is the newer design (1992 vs 1985). 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
FordReference
Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
ToroReference
Image courtesy of RandyReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
Steering
powerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.9 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dual element with pre-cleanerReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.6 LReference
5.7 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Rear PTO
optionalReference
optionalReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
electricReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
126 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
476 kgReference
434 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
185 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
114 cmReference
100 cmReference
Shipping weight
476 kgReference
434 kgReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
17 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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26 cmReference
Ford GT-85 attachments
GT-85 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery CCA
332Reference
220Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
53084
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similar Lawn-Boy modelReference
Ford LGT-18H 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.