Compare/Ford GT-85 vs Ford LGT-195

Ford GT-85 vs Ford LGT-195

Verdict: Ford GT-85 vs Ford LGT-195

The Ford GT-85 and the Ford LGT-195 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford LGT-195 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. Ford GT-85 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 LGT-195 holds more fuel (26.5 L vs 15.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford GT-85 is the newer design (1992 vs 1978). In short: choose the Ford LGT-195 for outright pulling power, or the Ford GT-85 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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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

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

JacobsenReference

Image courtesy of RandyReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference

Steering

powerReference

power assistReference

Original price

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$1,077Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.9 LReference

26.5 LReference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

53.67 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

86 x 76 mmReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

14.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.6 LReference

3.8 LReference

Oil change

—

50 hReference

Transmission

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission

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Eaton 11Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

Rear PTO

optionalReference

independentReference

Mid PTO

independentReference

—

Clutch

manual idler pulleyReference

electricReference

Front PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

—

2000Reference

Front PTO Type

—

pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

126 cmReference

142 cmReference

Weight

476 kgReference

510 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

26x12.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

20x8.0-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

29x12-15Reference

Length

189 cmReference

213 cmReference

Width

99 cmReference

124 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

114 cmReference

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Shipping weight

476 kgReference

510 kgReference

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

25 cmReference

Height

—

116 cmReference

Ford GT-85 attachments

GT-85 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

solid state regulator rectifierReference

Battery CCA

332Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

—

15Reference

Battery AH

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45Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

53500

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similar Jacobsen modelReference

Ford LGT-195 attachments

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

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.