Ford RMT 61
The Ford RMT 61 is a tractor produced by Ford Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 374 lbs 169 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
0.5 gal
1.9 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
374 lbs
169 kg
Overview
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
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Variants | |
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61 | economy |
66 | deluxe |
Ford 61 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 0.5 gal
1.9 L |
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Ford 61 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Weight | 374 lbs
169 kg |
Front tire | 11x4.00x5 |
Rear tire | 16x6.50x8 |
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Riding Mowers published in 1974, by Ford |
Engine
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Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Air cleaner | oiled foam |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Oil capacity | 1.375 qts
1.3 L |
Transmission
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Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
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Ford 61 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 11x4.00x5 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x6.50x8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Length | 62 inches
157 cm |
Width | 39 inches
99 cm |
Height | 27.5 inches*Height to seat.
69 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 38 inches
96 cm |
Weight | 374 lbs
169 kg |
Attachments
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30" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Ford |
1-blade | |
Cutting width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3 inch
3 to 7 cm |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford RMT 61.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford Lawn Tractors Ford RMT 61 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford RMT 61.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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