Ford lawn tractors
Ford LGT-17
The Ford LGT-17 is a garden tractor produced from 1983 to 1986. It features a 17 hp Kohler KT-17 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine. Transmission options include a 4-speed gear and a hydrostatic Eaton 11 shaft-driven hydrostatic with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 49 inches and weighs between 605 and 673 pounds depending on the transmission. It is equipped with two-wheel drive, manual pinion and sector steering, and manual caliper brakes. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks and a 42" front-mount snowblower. The LGT-17 is related to the Ford LGT-18H model.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford LGT-17
Power
| Power | 17.0 hp |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 23-9.50x12 |
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| Front tire | 16-6.50x8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Kohler KT-17 |
| Power | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.12x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.18 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 36.5 inches (92 cm) |
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| Length | 73 inches (185 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches (124 cm) |
| Gear Weight | 605 lbs (274 kg) |
| Hydro Weight | 673 lbs (305 kg) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 10.6 inches (26 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 39.5 inches (100 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Manual caliper brakes |
| Steering | manual pinion and sector |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Years made | 1983 - 1986 |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
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| 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 |
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| Gear gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Gear oil type | EP 140 |
| Hydrostatic type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
| Gear oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Hydrostatic gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Hydrostatic oil type | SAE 20 |
| Gear transmission type | belt-driven gear |
| Hydrostatic oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Hydrostatic transmission | Eaton 11 |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
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| Mid PTO | independent |