Ford lawn tractors
Ford LT-8
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 |
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| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Battery CCA | 120 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
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| 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. |
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| 38" Mower deck | Liftmanual lift Typemid-mount Ford Cut height1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm) Cutting width38 inches (96 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 1.1 qts (1.0 L) |