Ford

LGT-18H

Horsepower
18hp
Production
1985–1991
Category
lawn

Overview

Production

Engine18HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typegarden
Manufacture LocationPlymouth, Wisconsin, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Brakesdisc
Cabvinyl soft cab optional

PTO & Hitch

Rear PTOoptional
Mid PTO Typeindependent
Rear Hitch Typeoptional
PTO Clutchelectric

Electrical

Groundnegative
Battery Volts12
Battery Cca220

Other

DistributorFord
Operator Stationopen operator station
Fuel Tank Gas4 gal (15.1 L)
Mid Mount Mower Deck42" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck
Available Attachmentssnowblower

Engine

EngineKohler M18QS
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders2-cylinder
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin
Displacement42.18 ci (691 cc)
Bore3.13 in (79 mm)
Bore Stroke3.125x2.75 in (79 x 70 mm)
Stroke2.75 in (70 mm)
Power Gross18 hp (13.4 kW)
Air Cleanerdual element with pre-cleaner
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)

Dimensions

Length73.2 in (185 cm)
Width36.5 in (92 cm)
Height39.5 in (100 cm)
Wheelbase49 in (124 cm)
Ground Clearance7 in (17 cm)
Clearance Front Axle10.6 in (26 cm)
Weight NoteWeight with 48-inch deck
Shipping Weight958 lbs (434 kg)
Tires Front16x6.50-8
Tires Rear23x10.50-12
Tires Lawn Front16x6.50-8
Tires Lawn Rear23x10.50-12

Transmission

Transmission Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil Capacity6 qts (5.7 L)

Available Attachments

42" mid-mount mower deck48" mid-mount mower deckSnowblower

Ford listed a 40-inch tiller, 72-inch landscape rake, and 48-inch blades (front or rear) as optional attachments for the LGT-18H. The optional Category 0 three-point or sleeve hitch also allowed the tractor to use a variety of standard garden tractor attachments.