| Production | |
| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Gilson |
| Lawn tractor | |
| Ford LT-8 Engine | |
| 8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal 3.8 L |
| Ford LT-8 Transmission | |
| 3-speed gear | |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual pinion and sector |
| Caliper disc on transaxle brakes | |
| Open operator station. Optional vinyl soft cab. | |
| Photos | |
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| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches 124 cm |
| Weight | 480 lbs 217 kg |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Ford LT-8 attachments | |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | |
| Electrical | |
| 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 |
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| This machine's data modified on May 10, 2018 | |
| https://www.dmcretail.com/newholland - Official Ford operator manuals from CNH. |