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Ford LGT-16D vs Ford LGT-17

Verdict: Ford LGT-16D vs Ford LGT-17

The Ford LGT-16D and the Ford LGT-17 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford LGT-17 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Ford LGT-16D is the lighter machine (369 kg vs 605 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LGT-16D holds more fuel (15.9 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LGT-16D is the newer design (1989 vs 1983). In short: choose the Ford LGT-17 for outright pulling power, or the Ford LGT-16D 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

16 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Steering

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manual pinion and sectorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.9 LReference

13.2 LReference

Displacement

41.3 ciReference

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

65 x 64 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.1 LReference

5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

2.8 LReference

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Power

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12.7 kWReference

Transmission

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Gear Weight

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274 kgReference

Oil type

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SAE 20Reference

Transmission

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Eaton 11Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

optionalReference

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Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Rear Type

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0Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

124 cmReference

Weight

369 kgReference

605 to 673 poundsReference

Front tire

16x6.5-8Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Rear tire

23x10.5-12Reference

23-9.50x12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.5-8Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.5-12Reference

23-9.50x12Reference

Length

180 cmReference

185 cmReference

Width

120 cmReference

92 cmReference

Ground clearance

16 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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100 cmReference

Hydro Weight

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305 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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26 cmReference

Ford LGT-16D attachments

LGT-16D Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery CCA

332Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Variants

LGT-17H

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hydrostaticReference

Ford LGT-17 attachments

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.