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Ford RMT 61

Ford RMT 61 tractor
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The Ford RMT 61 is a riding lawn mower manufactured by Ford. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with a 0.5 gallon (1.9 L) fuel tank. The mower has a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The mower weighs 374 lbs (169 kg) and has a wheelbase of 44 inches (111 cm). It rides on 11x4.00x5 front tires and 16x6.50x8 rear tires. The mower can be equipped with a 30 inch (76 cm) mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and adjustable cut height from 1.5 to 3 inches (3 to 7 cm). Variants include the economy 61 and deluxe 66 models.
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Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
ModelRMT 61

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford RMT 61

Tires

Rear tire:16x6.50x8
Front tire:11x4.00x5
Lawn/turf rear:16x6.50x8
Lawn/turf front:11x4.00x5

Engine

Type:gasoline
Brand:Briggs & Stratton
Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:0.5 gal (1.9 L)
Air cleaner:oiled foam
Oil capacity:1.375 qts (1.3 L)
Starter type:manual recoil

Variants

61:economy
66:deluxe

Dimensions

Width:39 inches (99 cm)
Height:27.5 inches (69 cm) Height to seat
Length:62 inches (157 cm)
Weight:374 lbs (169 kg)
Wheelbase:44 inches (111 cm)
Height (steering wheel):38 inches (96 cm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Manufacturer:Ford

References

Publication:Riding Mowers published in 1974, by Ford

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Ford
Blades:1-blade
Cut height:1.5 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm)
30" Mower deck:30 inches (76 cm) cutting width

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Speeds:3-speed gear