Compare/Ford LS25 9861897 vs Ford LT-12.5HA

Ford LS25 9861897 vs Ford LT-12.5HA

Verdict: Ford LS25 9861897 vs Ford LT-12.5HA

The Ford LS25 9861897 and the Ford LT-12.5HA are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Ford LS25 9861897 is the lighter machine (240 kg vs 272 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LS25 9861897 holds more fuel (14.8 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LS25 9861897 is the newer design (1994 vs 1992). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

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Ford

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Best match

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Rated power

13 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ToroReference

Lawn-BoyReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

14.8 LReference

7.6 LReference

Displacement

24.3 ciReference

28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 67 mmReference

87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

9.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.1 LReference

1.4 LReference

Transmission

PeerlessReference

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Type

belt-driven gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-magneticReference

electricReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

124 cmReference

Weight

240 kgReference

272 kgReference

Front tire

16.6.50-8Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

23x9.50-12Reference

20x10.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16.6.50-8Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.50-12Reference

20x10.00-8Reference

Length

175 cmReference

Width

89 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

107 cmReference

101 cmReference

Ground clearance

20 cmReference

15 cmReference

Shipping weight

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272 kgReference

Ford LS25 attachments

LS25 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery CCA

200Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

52161

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similar Lawn-Boy modelReference

LT-12.5

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gearReference

LT12-5A

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hydrostaticReference

Ford LT-12.5HA attachments

LT-12.5HA Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number tag on the left side of the tractor frame, behind the front axle.Reference

38" Mower deck

Cutting width

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96 cmReference

Overall width

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119 cmReference

Cut height

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4 to 9 cmReference

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.