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Ford LT-8

Ford LT-8 tractor
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The Ford LT-8 is a lawn tractor produced from 1984 to 1987 by Gilson for Ford. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual pinion and sector steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 49 inches, weighs 480 lbs with a 38-inch mower deck, and uses 15x6.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 120 CCA battery and negative ground. Attachments include a 38-inch mid-mount mower deck, sweeper, dethatching rake, dump carts, and optional rear bagger.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford LT-8

Tires

Rear tire:18x8.50-8
Front tire:15x6.00-6

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 190000
Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1 gal (3.8 L)
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement:318 cc (19.44 ci)
Oil capacity:1.125 qts (1.1 L)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:47.3 inches (120 cm)
Length:68.5 inches (173 cm)
Wheelbase:49 inches (124 cm)
Shipping weight:480 lbs (217 kg)
Ground clearance:5.7 inches (14 cm) (transmission)
Clearance (front axle):7 inches (17 cm)
Height (steering wheel):35.7 inches (90 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:120
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Series:LT Series
Distributor:Ford
Manufacturer:Gilson
Years produced:1984 - 1987

Attachments

Overview:Attachments for the Ford LT-8 included a 38-inch sweeper, 36-inch dethatching rake, and dump carts in 6 or 10 cubic foot sizes. A rear bagger was optional for the 38-inch mowing deck.

38" Mower deck

Lift:manual lift
Type:mid-mount Ford
Cut height:1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Cutting width:38 inches (96 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity:1.1 qts (1.0 L)