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

Ford LT-12H vs Ford YT-12.5

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

The Ford LT-12H and the Ford YT-12.5 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford YT-12.5 leads on rated power with 13 hp against 12 hp. Ford LT-12H is the lighter machine (285 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 6.8 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Ford YT-12.5 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

12 hp

13 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

air-cooledReference

Steering

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manual pinion and sectorReference

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

40 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

87 x 55 mmReference

Power (gross)

8.9 kWReference

9.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual element with prec-cleanerReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.0 LReference

1.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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Peerless 801Reference

Oil type

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1.1Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

124 cmReference

Weight

285 kgReference

312 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-8Reference

22x8.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.50-8Reference

22x8.00-12Reference

Length

173 cmReference

185 cmReference

Width

120 cmReference

91 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

90 cmReference

99 cmReference

Shipping weight

285 kgReference

312 kgReference

Ground clearance

13 cmReference

21 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

17 cmReference

25 cmReference

Ford LT-12H attachments

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

96 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

Electrical

Charging system

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unregulatedReference

Charging amps

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5Reference

Battery CCA

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175Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.