Compare/Ford LGT-17 vs Ford YT-16

Ford LGT-17 vs Ford YT-16

Verdict: Ford LGT-17 vs Ford YT-16

The Ford LGT-17 and the Ford YT-16 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 YT-16 is the lighter machine (436 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-17 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford YT-16 is the newer design (1984 vs 1983). In short: choose the Ford LGT-17 for outright pulling power, or the Ford YT-16 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

GilsonReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Image courtesy of William RichterReference

Steering

manual pinion and sectorReference

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Distributor

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FordReference

Variants

LGT-17H

hydrostaticReference

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YT-16

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5-speedReference

YT-16H

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hydrostaticReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

15.1 LReference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

40 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

87 x 55 mmReference

Power

12.7 kWReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

1.1 LReference

Power (gross)

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11.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual element with precleanerReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Transmission

Gear Weight

274 kgReference

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Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven 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

Peerless 801-020Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

124 cmReference

Weight

605 to 673 poundsReference

436 to 738 poundsReference

Front tire

16-6.50x8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

23-9.50x12Reference

22x7.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16-6.50x8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23-9.50x12Reference

22.5x9.00-12Reference

Length

185 cmReference

Width

92 cmReference

91 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

100 cmReference

99 cmReference

Hydro Weight

305 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

26 cmReference

25 cmReference

Shipping weight

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334 kgReference

Ground clearance

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21 cmReference

Ford LGT-17 attachments

Attachment overview

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

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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16Reference

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.