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Ford R-8 vs Ford RMT 61
Verdict: Ford R-8 vs Ford RMT 61
The Ford R-8 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 RMT 61 is the lighter machine (169 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 holds more fuel (2.8 L vs 1.9 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
2.8 LReference
1.9 LReference
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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Air cleaner
dryReference
oiled foamReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.3 LReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
196 kgReference
169 kgReference
Front tire
4.10/3.50x4Reference
11x4.00x5Reference
Rear tire
16x7.50-8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10/3.50x4Reference
11x4.00x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x7.50-8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Length
158 cmReference
157 cmReference
Width
111 cmReference
99 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
95 cmReference
96 cmReference
Shipping weight
196 kgReference
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Height
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69 cmReference
Ford R-8 attachments
R-8 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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30" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
3 to 7 cmReference
Variants
61
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economyReference
66
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deluxeReference
Ford 61 attachments
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.