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Ford RMT 51 vs Ford RMT 526
Verdict: Ford RMT 51 vs Ford RMT 526
The Ford RMT 51 and the Ford RMT 526 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Ford RMT 526 is the lighter machine (120 kg vs 146 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford RMT 526 is the newer design (1977 vs 1972). 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
5 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oiled foamReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Oil capacity
0.8 LReference
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Displacement
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12.57 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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65 x 62 mmReference
Power
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3.7 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
100 cmReference
Weight
146 kgReference
120 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00x5Reference
10.25x3.50Reference
Rear tire
15.5x4.80/4.00x8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00x5Reference
10.25x3.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15.5x4.80/4.00x8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Length
157 cmReference
142 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
75 cmReference
Height
71 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
95 cmReference
91 cmReference
Shipping weight
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120 kgReference
Ford 51 attachments
Attachment overview
26" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
1-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
66 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
1 to 8 cmReference
Overall width
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95 cmReference
Cut positions
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5Reference
Ford RMT 526 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.