Ford lawn tractors
Ford YT-12.5
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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ModelYT-12.5
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford YT-12.5
Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 22x8.00-12 |
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| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |