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 rated power output is 8 hp 6.0 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 439 lbs 199 kg.
Engine Power
8 hp
6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1 gal
3.8 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
439 lbs
199 kg
Ford Lawn Tractors Ford 85 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
 | 1970 - 1972
Lawn tractorJacobsen built |
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1970 - 1972 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Jacobsen built | |
1970 - 1972 | |
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Lawn tractor | |
Jacobsen built |
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
| 1970 - 1972
Lawn tractorJacobsen built |
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1970 - 1972 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Jacobsen built | |
1970 - 1972 | |
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Lawn tractor | |
Jacobsen built |
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
| 1970 - 1972
Lawn tractorJacobsen built |
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1970 - 1972 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Jacobsen built | |
1970 - 1972 | |
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Lawn tractor | |
Jacobsen built |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
| 1970 - 1972
Lawn tractorJacobsen built |
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1970 - 1972 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Jacobsen built | |
1970 - 1972 | |
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Lawn tractor | |
Jacobsen built |
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
| 1970 - 1972
Lawn tractorJacobsen built |
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1970 - 1972 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Jacobsen built | |
1970 - 1972 | |
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Lawn tractor | |
Jacobsen built |
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
Ford 85
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