Ford LGT-12
The Ford LGT-12 is a tractor produced by Ford Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 476 cc 29.07 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: Eaton 11. Operating weight: 610 to 673 pounds.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3.5 gal
13.2 L
Transmission
Eaton 11
Operating Weight
610 to 673 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1984 - 1985
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Garden tractor | |
Variants | |
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LGT-12H | hydrostatic |
Ford LGT-12 Engine | |
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12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3.5 gal
13.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Manual caliper brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 610 to 673 pounds |
Front tire | 16-6.50x8 |
Rear tire | 23-8.50x12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 476 cc / 29.07 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler M12 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 476 cc
29.07 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.25 inches
86 x 83 mm |
Power | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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4-speed gear | |
hydrostatic |
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Oil type | EP 140 |
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Transmission — Eaton 11
Transmission | Eaton 11 |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Oil type | SAE 20 |
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Dimensions
Ford LGT-12 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16-6.50x8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23-8.50x12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
Length | 73 inches
185 cm |
Width | 36.5 inches
92 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 39.5 inches
100 cm |
Gear Weight | 610 lbs
276 kg |
Hydro Weight | 673 lbs
305 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 10.6 inches
26 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
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 LGT-12.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.6 hrs
Approximately 5.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (3.5 gal / 13.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 L/hr)
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 LGT-12 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford LGT-12.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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