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Ford LGT-12 vs Ford R-12
Verdict: Ford LGT-12 vs Ford R-12
The Ford LGT-12 and the Ford R-12 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Ford R-12 is the lighter machine (204 kg vs 610 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LGT-12 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford R-12 is the newer design (1988 vs 1984). 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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Ford
62
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Best match
Clear
Ford
62
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Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Distributor
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FordReference
Variants
LGT-12H
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
2.8 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
0.7 LReference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gear Weight
276 kgReference
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Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 20Reference
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Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
610 to 673 poundsReference
204 kgReference
Front tire
16-6.50x8Reference
4.10/3.50x4Reference
Rear tire
23-8.50x12Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16-6.50x8Reference
4.10/3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23-8.50x12Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Length
185 cmReference
158 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
111 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
100 cmReference
95 cmReference
Hydro Weight
305 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
26 cmReference
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Shipping weight
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204 kgReference
Ford LGT-12 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Ford R-12 attachments
30" Mower deck
Cutting width
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76 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 8 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.