Ford lawn tractors
Ford 85
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.
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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