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Ford GT65 Garden Tractor

The Ford GT-65 is a GT-series garden tractor. This model was manufactured by Shibaura built from 1992 to 1997. The components of Ford GT-65 powerline system: Shibaura E643 three-cylinder horizontal-shaft water-cooled diesel engine and 2-range belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

A 37.7 cubic inches engine has a cylinder bore of 2.52" (64 mm), piston stroke of 2.52" (64 mm), and rated power of 14 hp (10.4 kW). Max. forward speed - 8.0 mph (12.9 kph), max. reverse speed - 3.7 mph (6 kph).

The Ford GT65 is equipped with a manual or power steering system, disc brakes, 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x10.5-12 rear tires. The wheelbase is 49.8" (1260 mm). Compatible attachments for the tractor: 44", 48", 60" mid-mount 3-blade mower decks with a cutting height of 1.0-4.0" (25-102 mm), a 46" front blade, and 42" front-mount 1-stage snow blower with a mechanical or hydraulic lift system.

Engine
Engine Model Shibaura E643
Engine Type Water-cooled 4-cycle horizontal-shaft diesel
Number of Cylinders 3
Displacement, cu in (L) 37.7 (0.617)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 2.52 (64.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 2.52 (64.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) 14.0 (10.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3200
Fuel System Injection pump
Air Cleaner Dry type
Pre-Heating Glow plugs
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 4.2 (16.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 3.2 (3.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) 3.5 (3.3)

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 3200
Mid PTO Operational Type Independent
Mid PTO Clutch Manual idler pulley

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)


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 (475)

44-in 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)
Drive Belt Shaft-drive
Lift System Hydraulic

48-in 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)
Drive Belt Shaft-drive
Lift System Hydraulic

60-in 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)
Drive Belt Shaft-drive
Lift System Hydraulic

42-in 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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