Ford 85
The Ford 85 is a tractor produced by Ford Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 439 lbs 199 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1 gal
3.8 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
439 lbs
199 kg
Overview
![]() | 1970 - 1972
Lawn tractorJacobsen built
Lawn tractor
Jacobsen built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Jacobsen |
Lawn tractor | |
Ford 85 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Ford 85 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Weight | 439 lbs
199 kg |
Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1970, by Ford | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1970, by Ford | |
Lawn Tractors published in 1972, by Ford |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 191707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 318 cc
19.44 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches
76 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 0.75 qts
0.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Ford 85 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13x5.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Length | 58 inches
147 cm |
Width | 32 inches
81 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 37 inches
93 cm |
Weight | 439 lbs
199 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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34" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
34" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Ford |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford 85.
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 85 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford 85.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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