Compare/Ford LGT-17 vs Ford LGT-18H

Ford LGT-17 vs Ford LGT-18H

Verdict: Ford LGT-17 vs Ford LGT-18H

The Ford LGT-17 and the Ford LGT-18H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford LGT-18H leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Ford LGT-18H is the lighter machine (434 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-18H holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LGT-18H is the newer design (1985 vs 1983). In short: choose the Ford LGT-18H for outright pulling power, or the Ford LGT-17 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

17 hp

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

ToroReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference

Steering

manual pinion and sectorReference

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Distributor

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FordReference

Variants

53084

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similar Lawn-Boy modelReference

LGT-17H

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

15.1 LReference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

Power

12.7 kWReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

Power (gross)

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13.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual element with pre-cleanerReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Gear Weight

274 kgReference

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Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Oil type

SAE 20Reference

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Transmission

Eaton 11Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Rear PTO

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optionalReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

124 cmReference

Weight

605 to 673 poundsReference

434 kgReference

Front tire

16-6.50x8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23-9.50x12Reference

23x10.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16-6.50x8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23-9.50x12Reference

23x10.50-12Reference

Length

185 cmReference

Width

92 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

100 cmReference

Hydro Weight

305 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

26 cmReference

Shipping weight

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434 kgReference

Ground clearance

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17 cmReference

Ford LGT-17 attachments

Attachment overview

Ford LGT-18H attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery CCA

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220Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.