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Ford LT-81 vs Ford R-8
Verdict: Ford LT-81 vs Ford R-8
The Ford LT-81 and the Ford R-8 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 196 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford R-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
Manufacturer
FordReference
GilsonReference
Three-speed gearbox with high/low ranges and combined left-side clutch/brake pedal.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Distributor
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FordReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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2.8 LReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil capacity
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1.1 LReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
117 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
151 kgReference
196 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
4.10/3.50x4Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
4.10/3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Length
164 cmReference
158 cmReference
Width
85 cmReference
111 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
92 cmReference
95 cmReference
Height (hood)
77 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
18 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
14 cmReference
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Shipping weight
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196 kgReference
Ford LT-81 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
76 cmReference
Ford R-8 attachments
R-8 Serial Number Location
30" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
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.