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Ford LGT-165 vs Ford YT-16
Verdict: Ford LGT-165 vs Ford YT-16
The Ford LGT-165 and the Ford YT-16 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Ford LGT-165 is the lighter machine (386 kg vs 436 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LGT-165 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford YT-16 is the newer design (1984 vs 1972). 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
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Image courtesy of William RichterReference
Distributor
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FordReference
Variants
1650
similar Jacobsen modelReference
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YT-16
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5-speedReference
YT-16H
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hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
35.89 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 83 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.1 LReference
1.1 LReference
Air cleaner
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dual element with precleanerReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (two-range)Reference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 801-020Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
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Rear PTO Type
shaftReference
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Engine RPM
3300@3300Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
386 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
181 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
106 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
99 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
23 cmReference
25 cmReference
Shipping weight
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334 kgReference
Ground clearance
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21 cmReference
Ford LGT-165 attachments
LGT-165 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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16Reference
Battery CCA
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220Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
127 cmReference
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Ford 6ft Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 6ft BackhoeReference
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Ford YT-16 attachments
YT-16 Serial Number Location
YT-16 Serial Numbers
1984
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09GN2151 (model code)Reference
1985
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09GN2151 (model code)Reference
1986
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09GN2152 (model code)Reference
1987
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09GN2153 (model code)Reference
1988
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9607431 (model code)Reference
1989
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9607431 (model code)Reference
1990
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9800686 (model code)Reference
1991
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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.