Ford LT-8
The Ford LT-8 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 (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 480 lbs 217 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1 gal
3.8 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
480 lbs
217 kg
Overview
 | 1984 - 1987
LT SeriesLawn tractorGilson built
LT Series
Lawn tractor
Gilson built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Gilson |
Lawn tractor | |
Ford LT-8 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Ford LT-8 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual pinion and sector |
Caliper disc on transaxle brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional vinyl soft cab. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 480 lbs
217 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery CCA | 120 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn, Yard and Garden Equipment published in 1986, by Ford | |
Lawn, Yard and Garden Equipment published in 1987, by Ford | |
Lawn, Yard and Garden Tractors - Riding Mowers published in 1988, by Ford |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 190000 |
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 | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.125 qts
1.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 1.1 qts
1.0 L |
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Dimensions
Ford LT-8 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 | 480 lbs*Weight with 38 inch mower deck.
217 kg |
Ground clearance | 5.7 inches (transmission)
14 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 7 inches
17 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Attachments for the Ford LT-8 included a 38-inch sweeper, 36-inch dethatching rake, and dump carts in 6 or 10 cubic foot sizes. A rear bagger was optional for the 38-inch mowing deck. |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Ford |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3.5 inch
3 to 8 cm |
Photos
Ford LT8 lawn tractor.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford LT-8.
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 LT-8 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford LT-8.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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