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Ford R-8 vs Ford T-800 53055
Verdict: Ford R-8 vs Ford T-800 53055
The Ford R-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 R-8 is the lighter machine (196 kg vs 210 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 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford R-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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
2.8 LReference
4.7 LReference
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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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.2 LReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
196 kgReference
210 kgReference
Front tire
4.10/3.50x4Reference
4.80-8Reference
Rear tire
16x7.50-8Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10/3.50x4Reference
6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x7.50-8Reference
8-12Reference
Length
158 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
111 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
95 cmReference
96 cmReference
Shipping weight
196 kgReference
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Height (hood)
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87 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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22 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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17 cmReference
Ford R-8 attachments
R-8 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 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
Attachment overview
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.