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Ford LGT145 Garden Tractor
The
Ford LGT145 is a 2WD garden tractor from LGT-series. This model was manufactured
by Jacobsen built between 1972 and 1983. The Ford LGT-145 powerline components:
Kohler K321AS single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine and two-range
shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
A 31.3 cubic inches (512 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.5" (89 mm),
piston stroke of 3.25" (83 mm), and rated power of 14 hp (10.4 kW). The
maximum forward speed - 6.5 mph (10.5 km/h), max. reverse speed - 3.2
mph (5.1 km/h).
The Ford LGT145 garden tractor is fitted with 16x6.50-8 front tires and
23x8.50-12 rear tires. The wheelbase is 46 inches (1160 mm). The tractor
can be equipped with the following attachments: a 50" mid-mount 3-blade
mower deck with hydraulic lift, 42" front-mount snowblower, 48" front
blade, or front-end loader with lift capacity to max height of 700 lbs
(317 kg).
| Engine Model |
Kohler K321AS |
| Engine Type |
4-stroke, air-cooled gasoline |
| Number of Cylinders |
Single |
| Displacement, cu in (L) |
31.27 (0.512) |
| Engine Bore, in (mm) |
3.50 (89.0) |
| Engine Stroke, in (mm) |
3.25 (83.0) |
| Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) |
14.0 (10.4) |
| Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3600 |
| Idle Speed, rpm |
1000-3800 |
| Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) |
23.5 (31.9) |
| Torque Speed, rpm |
2200 |
| Compression |
6:1 |
| Fuel System |
Carburetor |
| Carburetor Model |
Kohler/Walbro |
| Carburetor Type |
Fixed main jet or adjustable main jet |
| Lubrication System |
Splash type |
| Cooling System |
Forced-air |
| Ignition System |
Magneto or battery |
| Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) |
0.008-0.010 (0.20-0.25) |
| Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) |
0.017-0.019 (0.43-0.48) |
| Spark Plug Type |
Champion RH10 |
| Spark Plug Size, in (mm) |
0.553 (14.0) |
| Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) |
0.026 (0.65) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) |
2.0 (7.6) |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
2.25 (2.10) |
| Electrical System Rating, Volts |
12 |
| Charging System |
Generator |
| Starter Type |
Electric |
| Number of Batteries |
1 |
| Battery Voltage, Volts |
12 |
| Electric Ground |
Negative |
| Front PTO Operational Type |
Independent |
| Front PTO Clutch |
Electric |
| Front PTO Speed, rpm |
3600 |
| Transmission Type |
Shaft-driven hydrostatic |
| Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite (2-ranges) |
| Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite (2-ranges) |
| Maximum Forward Speed (Low Range), mph (kph) |
4.4 (7.1) |
| Maximum Forward Speed (High Range), mph (kph) |
6.5 (10.5) |
| Maximum Reverse Speed (Low Range), mph (kph) |
2.2 (3.5) |
| Maximum Reverse Speed (High Range), mph (kph) |
3.2 (5.1) |
| Drive Wheels |
2WD 4x2 |
| Steering Configuration |
Front steer |
| Steering System |
Manual |
| Brakes Type |
Integral mechanical band |
| Front Tire Size |
16x6.50-8 |
| Rear Tire Size |
23x8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase, in (mm) |
46 (1160) |
| Length, in (mm) |
71.5 (1810) |
| Height, in (mm) |
42 (1060) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
41 (1040) |
| Ground Clearance (Front Mounts), in (mm) |
5.8 (145) |
| Ground Clearance (Frame), in (mm) |
14 (355) |
| Weight, lb (kg) |
797 (362) |
| Maximum Lift Height (to pin), in (mm) |
67 (1700) |
| Clearance, Dumped Bucket, in (mm) |
51 (1290) |
| Reach At Ground, in (mm) |
20 (510) |
| Lift to Full Height (at pin), lb (kg) |
350 (160) |
| Bucket Width (Std), in (mm) |
38 (960) |
| Bucket Width (Opt), in (mm) |
48 (1215) |
| Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount |
| Number of Blades |
3 |
| Cutting Width, in (mm) |
42 (1060) |
| Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.5-4.5 (38-115) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
52 (1315) |
| Lift System |
Manual |
| Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount |
| Number of Blades |
3 |
| Cutting Width, in (mm) |
50 (1270) |
| Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.5-4.5 (38-115) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
60 (1520) |
| Lift System |
Manual |
| Snowblower Type |
Front-mount, single-stage/two-stage |
| Clearing Width, in (mm) |
42 (1060) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
44 (1110) |
| Lift System |
Manual |
| Blade Type |
Front-mount |
| Width, in (mm) |
48 (1215) |
| Lift Height, in (mm) |
7 (177) |
| Cutting Depth, in (mm) |
2 (51) |
| Lift System |
Manual |
| Angle |
Manual |
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