Compare/Ford LS25 9861897 vs Ford R-12

Ford LS25 9861897 vs Ford R-12

Verdict: Ford LS25 9861897 vs Ford R-12

The Ford LS25 9861897 and the Ford R-12 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 R-12 is the lighter machine (204 kg vs 240 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 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LS25 9861897 is the newer design (1994 vs 1988). In short: choose the Ford LS25 9861897 for outright pulling power, or the Ford R-12 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

13 hp

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ToroReference

GilsonReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

14.8 LReference

2.8 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

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.1 LReference

0.7 LReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Transmission

PeerlessReference

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Type

belt-driven gearReference

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-magneticReference

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Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

240 kgReference

204 kgReference

Front tire

16.6.50-8Reference

4.10/3.50x4Reference

Rear tire

23x9.50-12Reference

16x7.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16.6.50-8Reference

4.10/3.50x4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.50-12Reference

16x7.50-8Reference

Length

175 cmReference

158 cmReference

Width

89 cmReference

111 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

107 cmReference

95 cmReference

Ground clearance

20 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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204 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

Ford R-12 attachments

30" Mower deck

Cutting width

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76 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 8 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.