Compare/Ford LT-12 vs Ford YT-12.5 9801250

Ford LT-12 vs Ford YT-12.5 9801250

Verdict: Ford LT-12 vs Ford YT-12.5 9801250

The Ford LT-12 and the Ford YT-12.5 9801250 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford YT-12.5 9801250 leads on rated power with 13 hp against 12 hp. Ford LT-12 is the lighter machine (266 kg vs 355 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford YT-12.5 9801250 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 6.8 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Ford YT-12.5 9801250 for outright pulling power, or the Ford LT-12 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

13 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

air-cooledReference

Steering

manual sector and pinionReference

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Variants

LT-12

gearReference

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LT-12H

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

6.8 LReference

15.1 LReference

Displacement

28.4 ciReference

24.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

87 x 67 mmReference

Power (gross)

8.9 kWReference

9.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual element with pre-cleanerReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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Peerless 801Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

124 cmReference

Weight

266 kgReference

355 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-8Reference

22x9.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.50-8Reference

22x9.00-12Reference

Length

173 cmReference

185 cmReference

Width

120 cmReference

91 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

90 cmReference

106 cmReference

Shipping weight

266 kgReference

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Ground clearance

14 cmReference

21 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

17 cmReference

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Ford LT-12 attachments

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

gearReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

106 cmReference

Cut height

4 to 9 cmReference

3 to 8 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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electricReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Ford YT-12.5 attachments

YT-12.5 Serial Number Location

YT-12.5 Serial Numbers

1987

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09GN-2155Reference

1988

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9607430Reference

1989

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9607430Reference

1990

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9801250Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

42" 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.