Ford lawn tractors

Ford LGT-145

The Ford LGT-145 is a garden tractor produced from 1972 to 1983 by Jacobsen for Ford. It features a 14 hp Kohler 512cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 46 inches, weighs 797 lbs, and offers various attachments including mower decks, snow blowers, blades, loaders, and backhoes. It was built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, and is part of the LGT Series.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford LGT-145

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler K321AS
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	2 gal (7.6 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.50x3.25 inches (89 x 83 mm)
Displacement	512 cc (31.27 ci)
Oil capacity	2.25 qts (2.1 L)
Power (gross)	14 hp (10.4 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	42 inches (106 cm)
Length	71.5 inches (181 cm)
Weight	797 lbs (361 kg)
Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Wheelbase	46 inches (116 cm)
Front tire	16x6.50-8
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)
Ground clearance (frame)	14 inches (35 cm)
Ground clearance (front mounts)	5.75 inches (14 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

Notes	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) and 48 inches (121 cm)
Backhoe	Ford 6ft Backhoe
48" Blade	front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 7 inches lift (17 cm), 2 inches cut (5 cm)
42" Snow blower	42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, total width: 43.75 inches (111 cm), front-mount
E.G. & W Loader	700 lbs lift (full at pin) (317 kg), raise: 5s, bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm) and 54 inches (137 cm)
42" mid-mount 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" mid-mount 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)
42" Snow blower (two-stage)	42 inches width (106 cm), two-stage, total width: 44 inches (111 cm), front-mount