Compare/Ford LS25 9861897 vs Ford LT-12H

Ford LS25 9861897 vs Ford LT-12H

Verdict: Ford LS25 9861897 vs Ford LT-12H

The Ford LS25 9861897 and the Ford LT-12H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford LS25 9861897 leads on rated power with 13 hp against 12 hp. Ford LS25 9861897 is the lighter machine (240 kg vs 285 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 6.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LS25 9861897 is the newer design (1994 vs 1987). In short: choose the Ford LS25 9861897 for outright pulling power, or the Ford LT-12H if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

13 hp

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

ToroReference

FordReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

14.8 LReference

6.8 LReference

Displacement

24.3 ciReference

28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 67 mmReference

87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

9.3 kWReference

8.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.1 LReference

1.0 LReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

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

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Clutch

electro-magneticReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

124 cmReference

Weight

240 kgReference

285 kgReference

Front tire

16.6.50-8Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

23x9.50-12Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16.6.50-8Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.50-12Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Length

175 cmReference

173 cmReference

Width

89 cmReference

120 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

107 cmReference

90 cmReference

Ground clearance

20 cmReference

13 cmReference

Shipping weight

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285 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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17 cmReference

Ford LS25 attachments

LS25 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery CCA

200Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Variants

LT-12

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gearReference

LT-12H

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hydrostaticReference

Ford LT-12H attachments

38" Mower deck

Cutting width

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96 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.