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

Ford LT-12.5A vs Ford R-12

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

The Ford LT-12.5A and the Ford R-12 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 R-12 is the lighter machine (204 kg vs 249 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 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LT-12.5A is the newer design (1992 vs 1988). In short: choose the Ford LT-12.5A for outright pulling power, or the Ford R-12 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

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Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

13 hp

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

Lawn-BoyReference

GilsonReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Variants

LT-12.5

gearReference

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LT12-5A

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

2.8 LReference

Displacement

28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

9.3 kWReference

8.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

0.7 LReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

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Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

124 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

249 kgReference

204 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

4.10/3.50x4Reference

Rear tire

20x10.00-8Reference

16x7.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

4.10/3.50x4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10.00-8Reference

16x7.50-8Reference

Length

175 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

95 cmReference

Shipping weight

249 kgReference

204 kgReference

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Width

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111 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

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

gearReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

76 cmReference

Belt

DA2705019Reference

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Overall width

119 cmReference

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Cut height

4 to 9 cmReference

3 to 8 cmReference

Ford R-12 attachments

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.