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Ford LS55 vs Ford YT-18H 9800688
Verdict: Ford LS55 vs Ford YT-18H 9800688
The Ford LS55 and the Ford YT-18H 9800688 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Ford LS55 is the lighter machine (231 kg vs 362 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford YT-18H 9800688 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 14.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LS55 is the newer design (1994 vs 1989). 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
FordReference
Manufacturer
ToroReference
Lawn-BoyReference
Foot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with cruise control standard.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
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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Engine
Fuel tank
14.8 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
1.1 LReference
Air cleaner
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dual elementReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K61Reference
Eaton 850Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and 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
231 kgReference
362 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
22x9.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
22x9.00-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
89 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
107 cmReference
106 cmReference
Ground clearance
18 cmReference
21 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Shipping weight
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362 kgReference
Ford LS55 attachments
LS55 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
280Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Ford YT-18H attachments
YT-18H Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, just ahead of the foot rest.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.