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Ford LT-12.5A vs Ford YT-12.5
Verdict: Ford LT-12.5A vs Ford YT-12.5
The Ford LT-12.5A and the Ford YT-12.5 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Ford LT-12.5A is the lighter machine (249 kg vs 312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford YT-12.5 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LT-12.5A is the newer design (1992 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
13 hp
13 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
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Manufacturer
Lawn-BoyReference
FordReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manual pinion and sectorReference
Variants
LT-12.5
gearReference
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LT12-5A
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.3 kWReference
9.3 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.4 LReference
Air cleaner
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dual element with prec-cleanerReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 801Reference
Oil type
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1.1Reference
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
124 cmReference
Weight
249 kgReference
312 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
22x8.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
22x8.00-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
185 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
99 cmReference
Shipping weight
249 kgReference
312 kgReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
21 cmReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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25 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
12Reference
Charging system
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unregulatedReference
Charging amps
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5Reference
Battery CCA
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175Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Belt
DA2705019Reference
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Overall width
119 cmReference
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Cut height
4 to 9 cmReference
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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
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.