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Ford LT-8 vs Ford LT-81
Verdict: Ford LT-8 vs Ford LT-81
The Ford LT-8 and the Ford LT-81 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Ford LT-81 is the lighter machine (151 kg vs 217 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LT-8 is the newer design (1984 vs 1982). 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
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
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Manufacturer
GilsonReference
FordReference
air-cooledReference
Three-speed gearbox with high/low ranges and combined left-side clutch/brake pedal.Reference
Steering
manual pinion and sectorReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
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Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.0 LReference
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Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
117 cmReference
Weight
217 kgReference
151 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
173 cmReference
164 cmReference
Width
120 cmReference
85 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
90 cmReference
92 cmReference
Shipping weight
217 kgReference
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Ground clearance
14 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
17 cmReference
18 cmReference
Height (hood)
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77 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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14 cmReference
Ford LT-8 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
120Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
86 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Ford LT-81 attachments
34" 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.