Compare/Ford LGT-17 vs Ford LS45

Ford LGT-17 vs Ford LS45

Verdict: Ford LGT-17 vs Ford LS45

The Ford LGT-17 and the Ford LS45 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 LS45 is the lighter machine (510 kg vs 605 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LS45 holds more fuel (14.8 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LS45 is the newer design (1994 vs 1983). In short: choose the Ford LGT-17 for outright pulling power, or the Ford LS45 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

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

ToroReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

The gear-drive LS45 was produced from 1994 to 1996, only the hydrostatic was available after that time.Reference

Steering

manual pinion and sectorReference

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Distributor

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FordReference

Hydro Brakes

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mechanical bandReference

Variants

9861899

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gearReference

9861900

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hydrostaticReference

LGT-17H

hydrostaticReference

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266-H

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similar Wheel Horse modelReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

14.8 LReference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

38.1 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

77 x 67 mmReference

Power

12.7 kWReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

3.3 LReference

Power (gross)

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11.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Gear Weight

274 kgReference

231 kgReference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 20Reference

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Transmission

Eaton 11Reference

PeerlessReference

Gear Brakes

—

deckReference

Gear Ground clearance

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20 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

electro-magneticReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

124 cmReference

125 cmReference

Weight

605 to 673 poundsReference

510 to 521 poundsReference

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

175 cmReference

Width

92 cmReference

89 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

100 cmReference

107 cmReference

Hydro Weight

305 kgReference

236 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

26 cmReference

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Hydro Ground clearance

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18 cmReference

Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

Ford LGT-17 attachments

Attachment overview

Ford LS45 attachments

LS45 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery CCA

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280Reference

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.