Ford LGT-17
The Ford LGT-17 is a tractor produced by Ford Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 691 cc 42.18 ci engine. The rated power output is 17 hp 12.7 kW. Transmission: Eaton 11. Operating weight: 605 to 673 pounds.
Engine Power
17 hp
12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3.5 gal
13.2 L
Transmission
Eaton 11
Operating Weight
605 to 673 pounds
Ford Lawn Tractors Ford LGT-17 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1983 - 1986
Garden tractor |
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1983 - 1986 | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Garden tractor | |
Variants | |
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LGT-17H | hydrostatic |
Ford LGT-17 Engine | |
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17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3.5 gal
13.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual pinion and sector |
Manual caliper brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 605 to 673 pounds |
Front tire | 16-6.50x8 |
Rear tire | 23-9.50x12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 691 cc / 42.18 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler KT-17 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 691 cc
42.18 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.12x2.75 inches
79 x 70 mm |
Power | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 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-17 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16-6.50x8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23-9.50x12 |
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 | 605 lbs
274 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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