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Ford LT-81 vs Ford T-800 53055
Verdict: Ford LT-81 vs Ford T-800 53055
The Ford LT-81 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 LT-81 is the lighter machine (151 kg vs 210 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LT-81 is the newer design (1982 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
Manufacturer
FordReference
JacobsenReference
Three-speed gearbox with high/low ranges and combined left-side clutch/brake pedal.Reference
air-cooledReference
Distributor
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FordReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
18.64 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
75 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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4.7 LReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil capacity
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1.2 LReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
117 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
151 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
164 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
85 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
92 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height (hood)
77 cmReference
87 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
18 cmReference
22 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
14 cmReference
17 cmReference
Ford LT-81 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
91 cmReference
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.