Compare/Ford LGT-17 vs Ford YT-18H 9800688

Ford LGT-17 vs Ford YT-18H 9800688

Verdict: Ford LGT-17 vs Ford YT-18H 9800688

The Ford LGT-17 and the Ford YT-18H 9800688 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford YT-18H 9800688 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Ford YT-18H 9800688 is the lighter machine (362 kg vs 605 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford YT-18H 9800688 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford YT-18H 9800688 is the newer design (1989 vs 1983). In short: choose the Ford YT-18H 9800688 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

Lawn-BoyReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference

Steering

manual pinion and sectorReference

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Distributor

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FordReference

Variants

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

1.1 LReference

Power (gross)

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13.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual elementReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Gear Weight

274 kgReference

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Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 20Reference

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Transmission

Eaton 11Reference

Eaton 850Reference

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

362 kgReference

Front tire

16-6.50x8Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

23-9.50x12Reference

22x9.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16-6.50x8Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23-9.50x12Reference

22x9.00-12Reference

Length

185 cmReference

Width

92 cmReference

91 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

100 cmReference

106 cmReference

Hydro Weight

305 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

26 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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362 kgReference

Ground clearance

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21 cmReference

Ford LGT-17 attachments

Attachment overview

Ford YT-18H attachments

YT-18H Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, just ahead of the foot rest.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

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.