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Ford 85

Ford 85 tractor
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The Ford 85 is a lawn tractor produced from 1970 to 1972, built by Jacobsen and distributed by Ford. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 42 inches, weighs 439 lbs, and comes with lawn/turf tires sized 13x5.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear. Optional attachments include a sleeve hitch, 34" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade.
Ford 85lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton enginehydrostatic transmissionJacobsen8 hp197019711972
Power8 hp
Founded34" deck
Model85

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 85

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 191707
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1 gal (3.8 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement:318 cc (19.44 ci)
Oil capacity:0.75 qts (0.7 L)
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:32 inches (81 cm)
Length:58 inches (147 cm)
Weight:439 lbs (199 kg)
Rear tire:18x8.50-8
Wheelbase:42 inches (106 cm)
Front tire:13x5.00-6
Height (steering wheel):37 inches (93 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Distributor:Ford
Manufacturer:Jacobsen
Years produced:1970 - 1972

Attachments

Blade:42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount Ford
Snowblower:34 inches width (86 cm), single-stage, front-mount Ford
34" mid-mount mower deck:34 inches cutting width (86 cm), 2-blade, mid-mount Ford

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

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Model:75