Ford LT-12H
The Ford LT-12H is a tractor produced by Ford Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The rated power output is 12 hp 8.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 630 lbs 285 kg.
Engine Power
12 hp
8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.8 gal
6.8 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
630 lbs
285 kg
Ford Lawn Tractors Ford LT-12H Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1987 - 1990
Lawn tractor |
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1987 - 1990 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Lawn tractor | |
Variants | |
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LT-12 | gear |
LT-12H | hydrostatic |
Ford LT-12H Engine | |
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12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.8 gal
6.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Ford LT-12H Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Caliper engaged disc on transaxle brakes | |
Open operator station. Vinyl soft cab optional. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 630 lbs
285 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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Lawn, Yard and Garden Equipment published in 1987, by Ford | |
Lawn, Yard and Garden Tractors - Riding Mowers published in 1988, by Ford | |
Riding Mowers, Yard, Lawn, and Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1990, by Ford |
Engine
Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 465 cc
28.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.06 inches
87 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 1.1 qts
1.0 L |
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Dimensions
Ford LT-12H Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
Length | 68.5 inches
173 cm |
Width | 47.3 inches
120 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 35.7 inches
90 cm |
Shipping weight | 630 lbs*Weight with 38" deck
285 kg |
Ground clearance | 5.5 inches (transmission)
13 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 7 inches
17 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Attachments for the Ford LT-12H included a rear grass bagger, lawn sweeper (31 or 38 inch), 36-inch dethatching rake, 42-inch front blade, and dump carts (6 or 10 cubic foot). |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Ford |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Cut height | 1.6 to 3.6 inch
4 to 9 cm |
Photos
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