Ford lawn tractors
Ford LGT-12
The Ford LGT-12 is a garden tractor produced from 1984 to 1985. It features a 12 hp Kohler M12 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine. Transmission options include a 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission and a shaft-driven Eaton 11 hydrostatic transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and manual caliper brakes with an open operator station. Dimensions include a 49 inch wheelbase, 73 inch length, and weights ranging from 610 to 673 pounds depending on transmission. Tires are 16-6.50x8 front and 23-8.50x12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks and a 42" front-mount snowblower.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford LGT-12
Tires
| Rear tire | 23-8.50x12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16-6.50x8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler M12 |
| Power | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.07 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 36.5 inches (92 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 73 inches (185 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches (124 cm) |
| Gear Weight | 610 lbs (276 kg) |
| Hydro Weight | 673 lbs (305 kg) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 10.6 inches (26 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 39.5 inches (100 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Manual caliper brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Variants | LGT-12H hydrostatic |
| Years made | 1984 - 1985 |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Options | 4-speed gear, hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Hydrostatic type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
| Hydrostatic gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Hydrostatic oil type | SAE 20 |
| Gear transmission type | belt-driven gear |
| Gear transmission gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Hydrostatic oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Hydrostatic transmission | Eaton 11 |
| Gear transmission oil type | EP 140 |
| Gear transmission oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |