Ford 80
The Ford 80 is a tractor produced by Ford Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 305 cc 18.64 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 535 lbs 242 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
535 lbs
242 kg
Overview
![]() | 1966 - 1968
Garden tractorJacobsen built
Garden tractor
Jacobsen built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Jacobsen |
Garden tractor | |
Ford 80 Engine | |
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8HP Kohler 305cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Ford 80 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Weight | 535 lbs
242 kg |
Front tire | 4.80-8 |
Rear tire | 6.00-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | starter-generator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Tractors For Industrial Use published in 1967, by Ford | |
Industrial Tractors - Equipment published in 1968, by Ford | |
Industrial Tractors & Equipment Specifications 1969 published by Ford | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1966, by Ford | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1967, by Ford | |
Engine Repair Manual (SE 3234) published in 1968 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 305 cc / 18.64 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K181 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 305 cc
18.64 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.9375x2.75 inches
75 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.25 qts
1.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Ford 80 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.80-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 6.00-12 |
Lawn/turf front | 6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 8.00-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Length | 61 inches
154 cm |
Width | 33 inches
83 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 39 inches
99 cm |
Weight | 535 lbs
242 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 8.75 inches
22 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 6.25 inches
15 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford 80.
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 80 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford 80.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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