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Ford LT-81 vs Ford RMT 61
Verdict: Ford LT-81 vs Ford RMT 61
The Ford LT-81 and the Ford RMT 61 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 169 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Ford
62
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Best match
Clear
Ford
62
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Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Three-speed gearbox with high/low ranges and combined left-side clutch/brake pedal.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Fuel tank
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1.9 LReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oiled foamReference
Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Oil capacity
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1.3 LReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
117 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
151 kgReference
169 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
11x4.00x5Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
11x4.00x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Length
164 cmReference
157 cmReference
Width
85 cmReference
99 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
92 cmReference
96 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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Height
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69 cmReference
Ford LT-81 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
76 cmReference
Variants
61
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economyReference
66
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deluxeReference
Ford 61 attachments
30" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 7 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.