Ford lawn tractors
Ford LGT-120
The Ford LGT-120 is a garden tractor produced from 1972 to 1983, built by Jacobsen and distributed by Ford. It features a 12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has integral mechanical band brakes and an open operator station with an optional all-weather cab. It includes an independent front PTO with an electric clutch and an optional sleeve hitch. Dimensions include a 46-inch wheelbase, 71.5-inch length, 42-inch width and height, and a weight of 760 lbs. Tires are sized 6.50-8 front and 8.50-12 rear. Attachments available include mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and front-end loaders. The LGT-120 is part of the LGT series alongside the LGT-100 and LGT-125 models.
Power12 hp
Founded36/42/48" deck
ModelLGT-120
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford LGT-120
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K301AS |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.07 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2.25 qts (2.1 L) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| GT-12 | similar Jacobsen model |
|---|
Dimensions
| Width | 42 inches (106 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 71.5 inches (181 cm) |
| Weight | 760 lbs (344 kg) |
| Rear tire | 8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches (116 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-8 |
| Ground clearance | 5.75 inches (front mounts) (14 cm), 14 inches (frame) (35 cm) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 6.6 inches (16 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 9.1 inches (23 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 42 inches (106 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Integral mechanical band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. All-weather cab optional. |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Jacobsen |
| Production years | 1972 - 1983 |
Attachments
| Loader | 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 20 inches reach (ground) (50 cm), 67 inches height (at pin) (170 cm), 51 inches clearance (dumped) (129 cm), Bucket width: 38 inches (96 cm), Bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm) |
|---|---|
| 48" Blade | front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 7 inches lift (17 cm), 2 inches cut (5 cm) |
| 42" Mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), Total width: 52 inches (132 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm) |
| 50" Mower deck | 50 inches (127 cm), Total width: 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm) |
| E.G. & W Loader | 700 lbs lift (full at pin) (317 kg), raise: 5s, Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm), Bucket width: 54 inches (137 cm) |
| Attachment overview | 42" mid-mount mower deck, 50" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade, Front-end loader |
| 42" Snow blower two-stage | 42 inches width (106 cm), Total width:44 inches (111 cm), front-mount |
| 42" Snow blower single-stage | 42 inches width (106 cm), Total width:43.75 inches (111 cm), front-mount |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speeds | 4-speed gear |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |