Compare/Ford GT-85 vs Ford YT-18H 9607482

Ford GT-85 vs Ford YT-18H 9607482

Verdict: Ford GT-85 vs Ford YT-18H 9607482

The Ford GT-85 and the Ford YT-18H 9607482 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Ford YT-18H 9607482 is the lighter machine (362 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 1989). 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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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

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

GilsonReference

Image courtesy of RandyReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference

Steering

powerReference

manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.9 LReference

15.1 LReference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

42.33 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

87 x 58 mmReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.6 LReference

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Rated RPM

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3600Reference

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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Eaton 850Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manual idler pulleyReference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

126 cmReference

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Weight

476 kgReference

362 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

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Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

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Length

189 cmReference

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Width

99 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

114 cmReference

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Shipping weight

476 kgReference

362 kgReference

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Ford GT-85 attachments

GT-85 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery CCA

332Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Ford YT-18H attachments

YT-18H Serial Number Location

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 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.