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Ford LT-8 vs Ford T-800 53055
Verdict: Ford LT-8 vs Ford T-800 53055
The Ford LT-8 and the Ford T-800 53055 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Ford T-800 53055 is the lighter machine (210 kg vs 217 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford T-800 53055 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LT-8 is the newer design (1984 vs 1965). 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
FordReference
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
JacobsenReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manual pinion and sectorReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
18.64 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
75 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.0 LReference
1.2 LReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
217 kgReference
210 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
4.80-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
8-12Reference
Length
173 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
120 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
90 cmReference
96 cmReference
Shipping weight
217 kgReference
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Ground clearance
14 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
17 cmReference
22 cmReference
Height (hood)
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87 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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17 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
91 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
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Ford T-800 attachments
T-800 Serial Numbers
1965
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1601Reference
36" 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.