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Ford GT-85 vs Ford LS55
Verdict: Ford GT-85 vs Ford LS55
The Ford GT-85 and the Ford LS55 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Ford LS55 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-85 holds more fuel (15.9 L vs 14.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LS55 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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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
Foot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with cruise control standard.Reference
Steering
powerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.9 LReference
14.8 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
38.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
77 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.6 LReference
3.3 LReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff Torq K61Reference
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
231 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
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-85 attachments
GT-85 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
9861901
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without cruise controlReference
9862543
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with cruise controlReference
268-H
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similar Wheel Horse modelReference
Ford LS55 attachments
LS55 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.