Compare/Ford LS55 vs Ford YT-16

Ford LS55 vs Ford YT-16

Verdict: Ford LS55 vs Ford YT-16

The Ford LS55 and the Ford YT-16 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford LS55 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 16 hp. Ford LS55 is the lighter machine (231 kg vs 436 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LS55 holds more fuel (14.8 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LS55 is the newer design (1994 vs 1984). In short: choose the Ford LS55 for outright pulling power, or the Ford YT-16 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

18 hp

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ToroReference

GilsonReference

Foot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with cruise control standard.Reference

Image courtesy of William RichterReference

Variants

9861901

without cruise controlReference

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9862543

with cruise controlReference

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268-H

similar Wheel Horse modelReference

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YT-16

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5-speedReference

YT-16H

—

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)

13.4 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

1.1 LReference

Air cleaner

—

dual element with precleanerReference

Transmission

Tuff Torq K61Reference

Peerless 801-020Reference

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and 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

231 kgReference

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

Ground clearance

18 cmReference

21 cmReference

Front axle

Cast-ironReference

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Shipping weight

—

334 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

—

25 cmReference

Ford LS55 attachments

LS55 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

16Reference

Battery CCA

280Reference

220Reference

Battery volts

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

—

09GN2151 (model code)Reference

1986

—

09GN2152 (model code)Reference

1987

—

09GN2153 (model code)Reference

1988

—

9607431 (model code)Reference

1989

—

9607431 (model code)Reference

1990

—

9800686 (model code)Reference

1991

—

9800686 (model code)Reference

1992

—

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.