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Lawn Tractor · 1984Unverified

Ford LT-8

Name: Ford LT-8
Brand: Ford

Ford LT-8 — LT Series · 8 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford LT-8 is a lawn tractor model with an 8 hp rated output, making it a compact option in its class. Produced from 1984 to 1987, this tractor features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and a two-wheel drive system with a 3-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the Ford LT-8 is 217 kg, and it is suitable for tasks on areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

8 hp

Weight

217 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

44 rows

Recorded power

8 hp

Recorded weight

217 kg

Transmissions

3-speed gear

Production years

1984-1987

Verified variants

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Overview

DistributorFordReference

ManufacturerGilsonReference

Lawn tractorReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Steeringmanual pinion and sectorReference

Caliper disc on transaxle brakesReference

Open operator station. Optional vinyl soft cab.Reference

Engine

8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank3.8 LReference

Briggs & Stratton 190000Reference

gasolineReference

1-cylinderReference

air-cooledReference

Displacement19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke76 x 70 mmReference

Power6.0 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity1.1 LReference

Transmission

3-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil capacity1.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase124 cmReference

Weight217 kgReference

Front tire15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear18x8.50-8Reference

Length173 cmReference

Width120 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)90 cmReference

Shipping weight217 kgReference

Ground clearance14 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)17 cmReference

Ford LT-8 attachments

38" mid-mount mower deckReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery CCA120Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Attachments for the Ford LT-8 included a 38-inch sweeper, 36-inch dethatching rake, and dump carts in 6 or 10 cubic foot sizes. A rear bagger was optional for the 38-inch mowing deck.Reference

38" Mower deck

Typemid-mount FordReference

Typemanual liftReference

Cutting width96 cmReference

Cut height3 to 8 cmReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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