The Ford LGT-145 is a 2WD garden tractor from the LGT series manufactured from 1972 to 1983. This second generation was manufactured by Ford from 1977 to 1983. The Ford LGT145 is equipped with a 0.5 L (31.2 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine and a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse (two-range) gears.
The Ford LGT-145 garden tractor used the Kohler K321AS engine. It is a 0.5 L, 512 cm2, (31.2 cu·in) single-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 89.0 mm (3.5 in) of the cylinder bore and 83.0 mm (3.27 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of output power.
The Ford LGT-145 is equipped with manual steering, integral mechanical band brakes brakes, open operator station or all-weather cab (optional) and 11.4 liters (3.0 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the Ford LGT-145 garden tractor:
- Mid-mount Ford 1,270 mm (50 inches) mower deck with 3-blade and hydraulic lift
- Front-mount Ford 1,210 mm (48 inches) blade
- Front-mount Ford 1,060 mm (42 inches) snowblower
- Front-mount Ford loader
- Ford 6ft backhoe
Ford LGT-145 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Ford LGT-145 |
| Length | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Width | 1,060 mm (41.7 in) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 1,060 mm (41.7 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,160 mm (45.7 in) |
| Ground clearance |
Front axle: 230 mm (9.1 in) Rear axle: 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 361 kg (796 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station or all-weather cab (optional) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kohler K321AS |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 0.5 L, 512 cm2, (31.2 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 89.0 mm X 83.0 mm (3.5 in X 3.27 in) |
| Horsepower | 14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 2.1 L (2.2 US. qt, 1.8 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual |
| Brakes | Integral mechanical band brakes |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse (two-range) |
| Speed | Forward: 10.5 kmh (6.5 mph) Reverse: 5.1 kmh (3.2 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8 |
| Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 23×10.50-12 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | 0 (optional) |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Front PTO type | Independent with electro-magnetic clutch |
| Front PTO speed | – |