Ford lawn tractors

Ford LT-12

The Ford LT-12 is a lawn tractor produced from 1987 to 1990. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has a wheelbase of 49 inches and weighs 588 lbs with the 38" mower deck. It offers manual sector and pinion steering and caliper engaged disc brakes on the transaxle. Optional attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck and a 42" front-mount snowblower, along with other accessories like grass baggers and lawn sweepers.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford LT-12

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	18x8.50-8
Lawn/turf front	15x6.00-6

Engine

Type	gasoline
Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Cooling	air-cooled
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	1.8 gal (6.8 L)
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Bore/Stroke	3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement	465 cc (28.4 ci)
Oil capacity	1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)	12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Variants

LT-12	gear
LT-12H	hydrostatic

Dimensions

Width	47.3 inches (120 cm)
Length	68.5 inches (173 cm)
Wheelbase	49 inches (124 cm)
Shipping weight	588 lbs (with 38" deck) (266 kg)
Ground clearance	5.7 inches (transmission) (14 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	7 inches (17 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	35.7 inches (90 cm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Caliper engaged disc on transaxle brakes
Steering	manual sector and pinion
Operator station	Open operator station. Vinyl soft cab optional.

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Years made	1987 - 1990
Manufacturer	Ford

Attachments

Details	Ford model LT-12 lawn tractor attachments included a rear grass bagger, lawn sweeper (31 or 38 inch), 36-inch dethatching rake, 42-inch front blade, and dump carts (6 or 10 cubic foot).
Overview	38" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower
38" Mower deck	Liftmanual lift Typemid-mount Ford Cut height1.6 to 3.6 inch (4 to 9 cm) Cutting width38 inches (96 cm)
42" Snow blower	BrandFord Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm)