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

Ford LT-12.5A vs Ford YT-12.5 9801250

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

The Ford LT-12.5A and the Ford YT-12.5 9801250 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 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 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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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

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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Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

15.1 LReference

Displacement

28.4 ciReference

24.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

87 x 67 mmReference

Power (gross)

9.3 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 element with pre-cleanerReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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Peerless 801Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

124 cmReference

Weight

249 kgReference

355 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

20x10.00-8Reference

22x9.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10.00-8Reference

22x9.00-12Reference

Length

175 cmReference

185 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

106 cmReference

Shipping weight

249 kgReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

21 cmReference

Width

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91 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

Cutting width

96 cmReference

106 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 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

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.