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Ford LT-12 vs Ford R-12
Verdict: Ford LT-12 vs Ford R-12
The Ford LT-12 and the Ford R-12 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Ford R-12 is the lighter machine (204 kg vs 266 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LT-12 holds more fuel (6.8 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford R-12 is the newer design (1988 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
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
GilsonReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
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Distributor
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FordReference
Variants
LT-12
gearReference
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LT-12H
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
6.8 LReference
2.8 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dryReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.0 LReference
0.7 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
266 kgReference
204 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
4.10/3.50x4Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
4.10/3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Length
173 cmReference
158 cmReference
Width
120 cmReference
111 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
90 cmReference
95 cmReference
Shipping weight
266 kgReference
204 kgReference
Ground clearance
14 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
17 cmReference
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Ford LT-12 attachments
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
76 cmReference
Cut height
4 to 9 cmReference
3 to 8 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Ford R-12 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
30" Mower deck
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.