Ford

LS55

Horsepower
18hp
Production
1994–1995
Category
lawn

Overview

Production

EngineKohler 624cc 2-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typegarden
SeriesLS Series

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Brakesmechanical band

PTO & Hitch

Mid PTO Typeindependent

Other

DistributorFord
Mid PTO Clutchelectro-magnetic
Operator Stationopen operator station with adjustable seat
Fuel Tank Gas3.9 gal (14.8 L)
Transmission Typehydrostatic
Mower Deck Options38" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck
Available Attachmentssnowblower, blade

Engine

EngineKohler CV18
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 Gross18 hp (13.4 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 Clearance7.25 in (18 cm)
Weight510 lbs (231 kg)
Tires Front16x6.50-8
Tires Rear23x10.50-12
Tires Lawn Front16x6.50-8
Tires Lawn Rear23x10.50-12
Front Axle MaterialCast-iron

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Transmission ModelTuff Torq K61
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Transmission DescriptionFoot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with cruise control standard.
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.