Ford lawn tractors

Ford RMT 51

The Ford RMT 51 is a riding lawn mower produced starting in 1972. It features a 5HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with a 0.5 gallon fuel tank. The mower has a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It rides on two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 44 inch wheelbase, 62 inch length, 38 inch width, and 28 inch height to seat. The mower weighs 323 lbs. Tires are 11x4.00x5 front and 15.5x4.80/4.00x8 rear. Attachments include a 26 inch mid-mount mower deck with 1 blade and a 40 inch front-mount blade.
Power5 hp
Founded26" deck
ModelRMT 51

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford RMT 51

Engine
Type5HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline
ModelFord 51 Engine
Fuel tank0.5 gal (1.9 L)
Air cleaneroiled foam
Oil capacity0.875 qts (0.8 L)
Starter typemanual recoil
Power (gross)5 hp (3.7 kW)
Dimensions
Width38 inches (96 cm)
Height28 inches (71 cm) (Height to seat)
Length62 inches (157 cm)
Weight323 lbs (146 kg)
Rear tire15.5x4.80/4.00x8
Wheelbase44 inches (111 cm)
Front tire11x4.00x5
Height (steering wheel)37.5 inches (95 cm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
ManufacturerFord
Years produced1972 - ????
Attachments
Blade40 inches (101 cm) width, front-mount Ford
26" mid-mount mower deck26 inches (66 cm) cutting width, 1.5 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm) cut height, 1-blade, mid-mount Ford
Transmission
Typegear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
ModelFord 51 Transmission