Ford lawn tractors LT-8 tractor specifications

1984 - 1987

1984 - 1987 LT SeriesLawn tractorGilson built

Production

Production Distributor:Ford
Manufacturer:Gilson
Type:Lawn tractor

Ford LT-8 Engine

Ford LT-8 Engine 8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline Engine details ...

1984 - 1987

LT Series

Lawn tractor

Gilson built

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Briggs & Stratton 190000
gasoline
1-cylinder
air-cooled
Displacement:	318 cc 19.44 ci
Bore/Stroke:	3.00x2.75 inches 76 x 70 mm
Power:	8 hp 6.0 kW
Air cleaner:	dry
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	1.125 qts 1.1 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual pinion and sector
Brakes:caliper disc on transaxle
Cab:Open operator station. Optional vinyl soft cab.
Transmission:3-speed gear
Transmission details ...

1984 - 1987

LT Series

Lawn tractor

Gilson built

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	gear
Gears:	3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity:	1.1 qts 1.0 L

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:1 gal
3.8 L

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:49 inches
124 cm
Weight:480 lbs
217 kg
Front tire:15x6.00-6
Rear tire:18x8.50-8
Full dimensions and tires ...

1984 - 1987

LT Series

Lawn tractor

Gilson built

Ford LT-8 Tires

Ford LT-8 Tires
Lawn/turf front:	15x6.00-6
Lawn/turf rear:	18x8.50-8

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	49 inches 124 cm
Length:	68.5 inches 173 cm
Width:	47.3 inches 120 cm
Height (steering wheel):	35.7 inches 90 cm
Shipping:	480 lbs 217 kg *Weight with 38 inch mower deck.
Ground clearance:	5.7 inches 14 cm (transmission)
Clearance (front axle):	7 inches 17 cm

Ford LT-8 attachments

Ford LT-8 attachments 38" mid-mount mower deck Attachment details ...

1984 - 1987

LT Series

Lawn tractor

Gilson built

Attachment overview

Attachment overview
Attachments for the Ford LT-8 included a 38-inch sweeper, 36-inch dethatching rake, and dump carts in 6 or 10 cubic foot sizes. A rear bagger was optional for the 38-inch mowing deck.