Ford lawn tractors
Ford 70
The Ford 70 is a lawn tractor built by Jacobsen and distributed by Ford from 1968 to 1973. It features a 7 hp Briggs & Stratton 275cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 379 lbs (171 kg). It rides on 13x5.00-6 front tires and 18x8.50-8 rear tires. Attachments include a 34" mid-mount mower deck, a snowblower, and a blade. The Ford 75 is a related variant with electric start.
Power7 hp
Founded34" deck
Model70
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 70
Power
| Power (gross) | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
|---|
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 170702 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.375 inches (76 x 60 mm) |
| Displacement | 275 cc (16.79 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 0.75 qts (0.7 L) |
| Starter type | manual recoil |
| Power (gross) | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
Variants
| 70 | recoil start |
|---|---|
| 75 | electric start |
Dimensions
| Width | 32 inches (81 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 58 inches (147 cm) |
| Weight | 379 lbs (171 kg) |
| Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 37 inches (93 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Jacobsen |
| Years produced | 1968 - 1973 |
Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches (106 cm) width, front-mount Ford |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 34 inches (86 cm) width, single-stage, front-mount Ford |
| 34" mid-mount mower deck | 34 inches (86 cm) cutting width, 2-blade, mid-mount Ford |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |