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Ford GT-85 Technical Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model ..................... Ford GT-85
Tractor Type ..................... Garden tractor
Manufacture Years ..................... 1992-1997
Series ..................... GT
Fuel Type ..................... Gasoline
Attachments ..................... Mower Deck, Snow Blower, Blade

Ford GT85 Engine

Engine Model ..................... Kohler Magnum M18
Engine Type ..................... Gasoline, 4-cycle V-Twin air-cooled
Number of Cylinders ..................... 2
Displacement, cu in (L) ..................... 42.2 (0.691)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.13 (79.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 2.75 (70.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 18.0 (13.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 1200
Compression ..................... 6:1
Fuel System Type ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Adjustable main jet or fixed jet
Fuel Pump ..................... Mechanical
Lubrication System Type ..................... Full-Pressure
Oil filter ..................... Full-flow type
Air Cleaner ..................... Replaceable, paper element
Ignition System ..................... Magneto
Spark Plug Type, in (mm) ..................... Champion RV17YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.035 (0.89)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.008-0.012 (0.2-0.3)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 0.003-0.006 (0.08-0.16)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 0.011-0.014 (0.28-0.35)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 4.2 (16.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 2.9 (2.7)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator
Starter Type ..................... Electric
Number of Batteries ..................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts ..................... 12
Electric Ground ..................... Negative

Power Take-Off

Front PTO Operational Type ..................... Independent
Front PTO Clutch ..................... Manual idler pulley
Front PTO Speed, rpm ..................... 3600
Mid PTO Operational Type ..................... Independent
Mid PTO Clutch ..................... Manual idler pulley

Ford GT85 Transmission

Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ..................... Infinite (2-ranges)
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... Infinite (2-ranges)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 9.1 (8.6)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 8.0 (12.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 3.7 (6.0)

Ford GT85 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Manual or Power
Brakes Type ..................... Disc
Front Tire Size ..................... 16x6.50-8
Rear Tire Size ..................... 23x10.5-12

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ..................... 49.8 (1260)
Length, in (mm) ..................... 74.5 (1890)
Height, in (mm) ..................... 45 (1140)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 39 (990)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 6.2 (155)
Weight, lb (kg) ..................... 1050 (476)

Ford GT85 Attachments

44" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 44 (1110)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.0-4.0 (25-102)
Belt ..................... Shaft-drive
Lift System ..................... Hydraulic

48" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 48 (1210)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.0-4.0 (25-102)
Belt ..................... Shaft-drive
Lift System ..................... Hydraulic

60" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 60 (1520)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.0-4.0 (25-102)
Belt ..................... Shaft-drive
Lift System ..................... Hydraulic

42" Snowblower

Snowblower Type ..................... Front-mount, single-stage
Clearing Width, in (mm) ..................... 42 (1060)
Lift System ..................... Hydraulic/Manual

Front Blade

Blade Type ..................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ..................... 46 (1160)
Lift System ..................... Hydraulic/Manual
Angle ..................... Hydraulic/Manual

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