Ford lawn tractors
Ford T-1000 53056
The Ford T-1000 is a 1965 garden tractor built by Jacobsen and distributed by Ford. It features a 10 hp Kohler K241S 390cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 525 lbs (238 kg). It rides on 4.80-8 front and 6-12 rear tires, with lawn/turf tire options available. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade, all front or mid-mounted. The T-1000 is part of a series including the Ford 100 and T-800 models.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford T-1000 53056
Tires
| Rear tire | 6-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 4.80-8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 6-12, 8-12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 4.80-8, 6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K241S |
| Power | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 390 cc (23.85 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2.5 qts (2.4 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 33 inches (83 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Weight | 525 lbs (238 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 34.5 inches (87 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 7 inches (17 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 8.75 inches (22 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 38 inches (96 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Year | 1965 |
| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Jacobsen |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | front-mount, Ford |
| Snowblower | 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, Ford |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 2-blade with manual lift, mid-mount Ford, cutting width 36 inches (91 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
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