Lawn Tractor · 1984Unverified
Ford LT-8
Ford LT-8 — LT Series · 8 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.