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Ford 70

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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.
Ford 70lawn tractorJacobsenBriggs & Stratton 1707027 hp engine3-speed transmissionmower decksnowblowerblade196819691970197119721973
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

Related Models

Ford 75

Model:75