1987 - 1990
| 1987 - 1990 |
| Model year 1987-19891990-1990 |
| YT Series |
| Garden tractor |
Series:
| Series: | YT-12.5 | → YT-16 |
1984 - 1993
| 1984 - 1993 |
| Model year 1984-19891990-1993 |
| YT Series |
| Garden tractor |
| Gilson built |
Production
| Production |
| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Gilson |
| Garden tractor |
| Original price was $2,500 in 1985 |
Ford YT-16 Engine
| Ford YT-16 Engine |
| 16HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal (1984)
3.8 L |
| | 2.31 gal (early)
8.7 L |
| | 4 gal (late)
15.1 L |
| Engine details ... |
Ford YT-16 Transmission
| Ford YT-16 Transmission |
| 5-speed gear |
| Transmission details ... |
Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Two-wheel drive |
| Manual steering |
| Manual caliper brakes |
| Open operator station. Vinyl cab optional. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
| Weight | 436 to 738 pounds |
| Front tire | 15-6x6 |
| Rear tire | 22-7.50x12 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... |
Electrical
| Electrical |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging amps | 16 |
| Battery CCA | 220 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Production |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Type | Garden tractor |
Ford YT-12.5 Engine
| Ford YT-12.5 Engine |
| 12.5HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal
15.1 L |
| Engine details ... |
1987 - 1990
| 1987 - 1990 |
| Model year 1987-19891990-1990 |
| YT Series |
| Garden tractor |
Series:
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail |
| Briggs & Stratton 404707 |
| gasoline |
| 2-cylinder |
| air-cooled |
| Displacement | 655 cc
40 ci |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.16 inches
87 x 55 mm |
| Power (gross) | 12.5 hp
9.3 kW |
| Air cleaner | dual element with prec-cleaner |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Ford YT-12.5 Transmission
| Ford YT-12.5 Transmission |
| 5-speed gear |
| Transmission details ... |
1987 - 1990
| 1987 - 1990 |
| Model year 1987-19891990-1990 |
| YT Series |
| Garden tractor |
Series:
Transmission
| Transmission |
| Transmission | Peerless 801 |
| Type | belt-driven gear |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil type | |
Speeds
Shift Pattern
Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual pinion and sector |
| Brakes | caliper disc on transaxle |
| Cab | Open operator station. Optional vinyl cab. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
| Weight | 688 lbs
312 kg |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Rear tire | 22x8.00-12 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... |
1987 - 1990
| 1987 - 1990 |
| Model year 1987-19891990-1990 |
| YT Series |
| Garden tractor |
Series:
Ford YT-12.5 Tires
| Ford YT-12.5 Tires |
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 22x8.00-12 |
YT-12.5 Serial Numbers
| YT-12.5 Serial Numbers |
| 1987 | 09GN-2155 |
| 1988 | 9607430 |
| 1989 | 9607430 |
| 1990 | 9801250 |
How to read a serial number table...
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YT-12.5 Serial Location
| YT-12.5 Serial Location |
|
| Serial number plate on the left side of the Ford YT-12.5 tractor frame, behind the front axle. Model codes shown. |
Electrical
| Electrical |
| Charging system | unregulated |
| Charging amps | 5 |
| Battery CCA | 175 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
