Ford

LS45

Horsepower
16hp
Production
1994–1995
Category
lawn

Overview

Production

EngineKohler 624cc 2-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typegarden
SeriesLS Series

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual

PTO & Hitch

Mid PTO Typeindependent

Other

DistributorFord
Variant 266 Hsimilar Wheel Horse model
Mid PTO Clutchelectro-magnetic
Blade Availabletrue
Gear Brake Typedeck
Variant 9861899gear
Variant 9861900hydrostatic
Hydro Brake Typemechanical band
Operator Stationopen operator station with adjustable seat
Fuel Tank Gas3.9 gal (14.8 L)
Mower Deck Options38" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower Availabletrue
Serial Number Locationfender deck under the tractor's seat

Engine

EngineKohler CV16
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders2-cylinder
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Displacement38.1 ci (624 cc)
Bore3.03 in (77 mm)
Bore Stroke3.03x2.64 in (77 x 67 mm)
Stroke2.64 in (67 mm)
Power Gross16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Rated3,600 RPM

Dimensions

Length69 in (175 cm)
Width35.25 in (89 cm)
Height42.4 in (107 cm)
Wheelbase49.5 in (125 cm)
Ground Clearance8 in (20 cm)
Tires Front16x6.50-8
Tires Rear23x10.50-12
Tires Lawn Front16x6.50-8
Tires Lawn Rear23x10.50-12
Gear Weight510 lbs (231 kg)
Hydro Weight521 lbs (236 kg)
Front Axle MaterialCast-iron

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Transmission ModelTuff Torq K61
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Transmission DescriptionFoot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with optional cruise control.
Oil Capacity3.5 qts (3.3 L)

Available Attachments

38" mid-mount mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck48" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBlade

Attachments advertised for the Ford LS Series yard tractors included a 36-inch rear tiller, grass catcher for the 38-inch deck, and power-flow bagger for the 42 and 48 inch decks.