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Troy-Bilt 13027 12.5 Hydro vs Troy-Bilt 13096 LTX 13.5
Verdict: Troy-Bilt 13027 12.5 Hydro vs Troy-Bilt 13096 LTX 13.5
The Troy-Bilt 13027 12.5 Hydro and the Troy-Bilt 13096 LTX 13.5 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Troy-Bilt 13027 12.5 Hydro holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Troy-Bilt 13096 LTX 13.5 is the newer design (1996 vs 1992). 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
Troy-Bilt
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Troy-Bilt
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Troy-BiltReference
Troy-BiltReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
13028
Sears modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
24.3 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power
10.4 kWReference
10.1 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 751Reference
Peerless MST 205Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
130 cmReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.00-8Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00-8Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Length
175 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
87 cmReference
88 cmReference
Height
106 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
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181 kgReference
Shipping weight
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181 kgReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Troy-Bilt 13027 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
280Reference
190Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Troy-Bilt 13096 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 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.