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Ford LS45 vs Ford YT-16H
Verdict: Ford LS45 vs Ford YT-16H
The Ford LS45 and the Ford YT-16H 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-16H is the lighter machine (475 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 8.7 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
Eaton 700 used until 1989. Eaton 850 used from 1989 to 1991.Reference
Hydro Brakes
mechanical bandReference
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Steering
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manual sector-and-pinionReference
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
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
1.1 LReference
Power
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11.9 kWReference
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
EatonReference
Type
gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
510 to 521 poundsReference
475 to 738 poundsReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
22.5x9.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
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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17 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-16H attachments
YT-16H Serial Number Location
YT-16H Serial Numbers
1984
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09GN2198 (model code)Reference
1985
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09GN2198 (model code)Reference
1986
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09GN2199 (model code)Reference
1987
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09GN2154 (model code)Reference
1988
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9607432 (model code)Reference
1989
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9607481 (model code)Reference
1990
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9800687 (model code)Reference
1991
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9800687 (model code)Reference
1992
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9800687 (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.