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 rated power output is 8 hp 6.0 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 535 lbs 242 kg.
Engine Power
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
Ford Lawn Tractors Ford 80 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1966 - 1968
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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
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Garden tractor | |
Jacobsen built | |
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Jacobsen built |
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
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Jacobsen built | |
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Jacobsen built |
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
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1966 - 1968 | |
Garden tractor | |
Jacobsen built | |
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Jacobsen built |
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
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Garden tractorJacobsen built |
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1966 - 1968 | |
Garden tractor | |
Jacobsen built | |
1966 - 1968 | |
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Garden tractor | |
Jacobsen built |
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. |
Photos
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