Ford lawn tractors

Ford LGT-125

The Ford LGT-125 is a garden tractor produced from 1972 to 1983 by Jacobsen for Ford. It features a 12 hp Kohler 476cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station with an optional all-weather cab. It was built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. The LGT-125 supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, front-end loaders, and backhoes, making it versatile for lawn and garden tasks.
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ModelLGT-125

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford LGT-125

Tires
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Front tire16x6.50-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K301AS
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank2 gal (7.6 L)
Bore/Stroke3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Displacement476 cc (29.07 ci)
Oil capacity2.25 qts (2.1 L)
Power (gross)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Variants
GT-12Hsimilar Jacobsen model
Dimensions
Width42 inches (106 cm)
Length71.5 inches (181 cm)
Weight790 lbs (358 kg)
Wheelbase46 inches (116 cm)
Ground clearance5.75 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
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesIntegral mechanical band brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station. All-weather cab optional.
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesLGT Series
Built inRacine, Wisconsin, USA
DistributorFord
ManufacturerJacobsen
Years produced1972 - 1983
Attachments
Blade48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount, 7 inches lift (17 cm), 2 inches cut (5 cm)
BackhoeFord 6ft Backhoe
Snowblower42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, Total width: 43.75 inches (111 cm), front-mount; 42 inches width (106 cm), two-stage, Total width: 44 inches (111 cm), front-mount
E.G. & W Loader700 lbs lift (full at pin) (317 kg), raise: 5s, Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm) and 54 inches (137 cm)
Front-end loader350 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) and 48 inches (121 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), Total width: 52 inches (132 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm)
50" mid-mount mower deck50 inches (127 cm), Total width: 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm)
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (two-range)
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type0 Optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent