Compare/Ford LGT-195 vs Ford LS55

Ford LGT-195 vs Ford LS55

Verdict: Ford LGT-195 vs Ford LS55

The Ford LGT-195 and the Ford LS55 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford LGT-195 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. Ford LS55 is the lighter machine (231 kg vs 510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LGT-195 holds more fuel (26.5 L vs 14.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LS55 is the newer design (1994 vs 1978). In short: choose the Ford LGT-195 for outright pulling power, or the Ford LS55 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

20 hp

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

JacobsenReference

ToroReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference

Foot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with cruise control standard.Reference

Original price

$1,077Reference

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Steering

power assistReference

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Variants

53500

similar Jacobsen modelReference

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9861901

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without cruise controlReference

9862543

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with cruise controlReference

268-H

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similar Wheel Horse modelReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.5 LReference

14.8 LReference

Displacement

53.67 ciReference

38.1 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 76 mmReference

77 x 67 mmReference

Power (gross)

14.8 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.8 LReference

3.3 LReference

Oil change

50 hReference

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Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Eaton 11Reference

Tuff Torq K61Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

electro-magneticReference

Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

142 cmReference

125 cmReference

Weight

510 kgReference

231 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

26x12.00-12Reference

23x10.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

20x8.0-10Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

29x12-15Reference

23x10.50-12Reference

Length

213 cmReference

175 cmReference

Width

124 cmReference

89 cmReference

Height

116 cmReference

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Shipping weight

510 kgReference

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Ground clearance

25 cmReference

18 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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107 cmReference

Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

Ford LGT-195 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

solid state regulator rectifierReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

45Reference

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Battery CCA

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280Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Ford LS55 attachments

LS55 Serial Number Location

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.