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Ford YT-12.5

Ford YT-12.5 tractor
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The Ford YT-12.5 is a garden tractor produced from 1987 to 1990 as part of the YT Series. It features a 12.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual pinion and sector steering. The tractor has an open operator station with an optional vinyl cab. Dimensions include a 49-inch wheelbase, 73-inch length, and 688 lbs shipping weight with a 42" deck. Tires are lawn/turf type with 15x6.00-6 front and 22x8.00-12 rear sizes. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 175 CCA and a 5-amp unregulated charging system. Attachments available include 38" and 42" mid-mount mower decks, a 36" snowblower, rear-mounted tiller, lawn sweepers, and dump carts.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford YT-12.5

Tires

Lawn/turf rear:22x8.00-12
Lawn/turf front:15x6.00-6

Engine

Type:gasoline
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:4 gal (15.1 L)
Air cleaner:dual element with prec-cleaner
Bore/Stroke:3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement:655 cc (40 ci)
Oil capacity:1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Engine Detail:Briggs & Stratton 404707
Power (gross):12.5 hp (9.3 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:36 inches (91 cm)
Length:73 inches (185 cm)
Wheelbase:49 inches (124 cm)
Shipping weight:688 lbs (312 kg) *Weight with 42" deck.
Ground clearance:8.5 inches (transmission) (21 cm)
Clearance (front axle):10 inches (25 cm)
Height (steering wheel):39 inches (99 cm)

Electrical

Battery CCA:175
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:5
Charging system:unregulated

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Caliper disc on transaxle brakes
Steering:manual pinion and sector
Operator station:Open operator station. Optional vinyl cab.

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Series:YT Series
Years made:1987 - 1990
Manufacturer:Ford

Attachments

38" Mower deck:Ford, 38 inches (96 cm), manual lift, Cut height: 1.6 to 3.6 inch (4 to 9 cm)
42" Mower deck:Ford, 42 inches (106 cm), manual lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
36" Snow blower:Ford, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, electric -lift (optional)
Attachment overview:38" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower. Attachments for the YT-12.5 included a 26-inch rear-mounted tiller with 12-inch tine and a 5-inch tilling depth. Two trailer-type lawn sweepers (31 and 38 inch) were available, as were two dump carts. One was 6-cubic-feet with a 500-pound capacity, the other was 10-cubic-feet with an 800-pound capacity.

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission:Peerless 801

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