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Ford LS45 vs Ford YT-16
Verdict: Ford LS45 vs Ford YT-16
The Ford LS45 and the Ford YT-16 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Ford YT-16 is the lighter machine (436 kg vs 510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LS45 holds more fuel (14.8 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LS45 is the newer design (1994 vs 1984). 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
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
FordReference
Manufacturer
ToroReference
GilsonReference
The gear-drive LS45 was produced from 1994 to 1996, only the hydrostatic was available after that time.Reference
Image courtesy of William RichterReference
Hydro Brakes
mechanical bandReference
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Variants
9861899
gearReference
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9861900
hydrostaticReference
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266-H
similar Wheel Horse modelReference
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YT-16
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5-speedReference
YT-16H
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hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
14.8 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
1.1 LReference
Air cleaner
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dual element with precleanerReference
Transmission
Gear Brakes
deckReference
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Gear Weight
231 kgReference
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Gear Ground clearance
20 cmReference
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Transmission
PeerlessReference
Peerless 801-020Reference
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
510 to 521 poundsReference
436 to 738 poundsReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
22x7.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
22.5x9.00-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
89 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
107 cmReference
99 cmReference
Hydro Weight
236 kgReference
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Hydro Ground clearance
18 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Shipping weight
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334 kgReference
Ground clearance
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21 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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25 cmReference
Ford LS45 attachments
LS45 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
280Reference
220Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Ford YT-16 attachments
YT-16 Serial Number Location
YT-16 Serial Numbers
1984
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09GN2151 (model code)Reference
1985
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09GN2151 (model code)Reference
1986
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09GN2152 (model code)Reference
1987
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09GN2153 (model code)Reference
1988
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9607431 (model code)Reference
1989
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9607431 (model code)Reference
1990
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9800686 (model code)Reference
1991
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9800686 (model code)Reference
1992
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9800686 (model code)Reference
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.