Compare/Ford LT-12.5A vs Ford LT-12H

Ford LT-12.5A vs Ford LT-12H

Verdict: Ford LT-12.5A vs Ford LT-12H

The Ford LT-12.5A and the Ford LT-12H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford LT-12.5A leads on rated power with 13 hp against 12 hp. Ford LT-12.5A is the lighter machine (249 kg vs 285 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LT-12.5A holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 6.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LT-12.5A is the newer design (1992 vs 1987). In short: choose the Ford LT-12.5A for outright pulling power, or the Ford LT-12H 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

13 hp

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

Lawn-BoyReference

FordReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooledReference

Variants

LT-12.5

gearReference

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LT12-5A

hydrostaticReference

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LT-12

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gearReference

LT-12H

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hydrostaticReference

Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

6.8 LReference

Displacement

28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

9.3 kWReference

8.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

1.0 LReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

124 cmReference

Weight

249 kgReference

285 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

20x10.00-8Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10.00-8Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Length

175 cmReference

173 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

90 cmReference

Shipping weight

249 kgReference

285 kgReference

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

13 cmReference

Width

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120 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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17 cmReference

Ford LT-12.5A attachments

LT-12.5A Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number tag on the left side of the tractor frame, behind the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

Belt

DA2705019Reference

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Overall width

119 cmReference

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Cut height

4 to 9 cmReference

Ford LT-12H attachments

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.