Compare/Ford LS25 9861897 vs Ford YT-12.5 9801250

Ford LS25 9861897 vs Ford YT-12.5 9801250

Verdict: Ford LS25 9861897 vs Ford YT-12.5 9801250

The Ford LS25 9861897 and the Ford YT-12.5 9801250 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 355 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford YT-12.5 9801250 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 14.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LS25 9861897 is the newer design (1994 vs 1987). 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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Fit & specs

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Rated power

13 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

15.1 LReference

Displacement

24.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 67 mmReference

Power (gross)

9.3 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 element with pre-cleanerReference

Transmission

PeerlessReference

Peerless 801Reference

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 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

355 kgReference

Front tire

16.6.50-8Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

23x9.50-12Reference

22x9.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16.6.50-8Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.50-12Reference

22x9.00-12Reference

Length

175 cmReference

185 cmReference

Width

89 cmReference

91 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

107 cmReference

106 cmReference

Ground clearance

20 cmReference

21 cmReference

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 YT-12.5 attachments

YT-12.5 Serial Number Location

YT-12.5 Serial Numbers

1987

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09GN-2155Reference

1988

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9607430Reference

1989

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9607430Reference

1990

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9801250Reference

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

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106 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.