Compare/Ford GT-85 vs Ford YT-16

Ford GT-85 vs Ford YT-16

Verdict: Ford GT-85 vs Ford YT-16

The Ford GT-85 and the Ford YT-16 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 16 hp. Ford YT-16 is the lighter machine (436 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 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford GT-85 is the newer design (1992 vs 1984). In short: choose the Ford GT-85 for outright pulling power, or the Ford YT-16 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

GilsonReference

Image courtesy of RandyReference

Image courtesy of William RichterReference

Steering

powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

15.9 LReference

15.1 LReference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

40 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

87 x 55 mmReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dual element with precleanerReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.6 LReference

1.1 LReference

Rated RPM

—

3600Reference

Transmission

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

—

Peerless 801-020Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

—

Rear PTO

optionalReference

—

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manual idler pulleyReference

electricReference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

—

pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

126 cmReference

124 cmReference

Weight

476 kgReference

436 to 738 poundsReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

22x7.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

22.5x9.00-12Reference

Length

189 cmReference

185 cmReference

Width

99 cmReference

91 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

114 cmReference

99 cmReference

Shipping weight

476 kgReference

334 kgReference

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

21 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

—

25 cmReference

Ford GT-85 attachments

GT-85 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Battery CCA

332Reference

220Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

—

16Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

YT-16

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5-speedReference

YT-16H

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hydrostaticReference

Ford YT-16 attachments

YT-16 Serial Number Location

YT-16 Serial Numbers

1984

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09GN2151 (model code)Reference

1985

—

09GN2151 (model code)Reference

1986

—

09GN2152 (model code)Reference

1987

—

09GN2153 (model code)Reference

1988

—

9607431 (model code)Reference

1989

—

9607431 (model code)Reference

1990

—

9800686 (model code)Reference

1991

—

9800686 (model code)Reference

1992

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9800686 (model code)Reference

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.