Ford Tractor Model Lgt 165 Manual
This is a very well built, heavy duty tractor. I have 2 165's, one I bought new in 1974.The only drawback I found is that when you have to rebuild the Kohler K341, it gets very expensive,very fast.My 74 has 1200 hrs onit, and all the original hydrostat parts are still working fine.Deck parts are a little hard to get anymore, so take good care of it.The PTO clutch is real xpensive, you cant get it from Ford-NH, JD works but will lighten your wallet by $400. If its really clean and everything works, it would be worth $1200 - $1800 my opinion.The 3 point is kind of rare, if you buy the tractor and dont have a use for it, I'd be interested in it.Ive got the blades, tiller, and 2 decks for mine, woulld like a blower and 3pt, just from a collector standpoint. Ionly use one ofthem for mowing, the other is a toy.
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I have owned a number of these LGT Lawn/Garden tractors (LGT125,LGT145,LGT165). I have owned my LGT165 since the middle 70's.
I have most of the attachments, but, regretably I have sold the front end loader and the siccle bar. The attachments are expensive, sooooo buy an old run down tractor with whatever attachments you can get with it. The tractor will supply you with a lot of good used parts that are not available any longer through Ford and for pennies on the dollar. To rebuilt my engine cost $745.00(at least it is rebuildable). The mower deck (I have two 42' and one 50' deck) has been rebuilt a number of times with 'sealed' bearings from a bearing jobber rather than from Ford. The sealed bearings will outlast the Ford OEM parts. The steering column parts are under engineered and expensive.
The part (shaft/plate/&pin) that goes from the gear housing through the frame to the steering arm is of a poor design and workmanship. I just bought this part (my third replacement) for $247.86 CDN. Before I installed this one, I took it to the welding shop and had it reinforced where the smaller diam. Pin joins the larger diam. Pin at the plate.
This is a weak point in the steering column and Ford has not (in all good conscience) agreed to own the poor workmanship and put out a recall. Actually, Ford would sooner these quality LGT units from the 70's go away and have you purchase a new plastic unit. The newer models are a toy compared to the older LGT series. I have told Ford that I would not trade them my old LGT165 for three of their new plastic infested lawn/garden tractors. If you own one of the hydrostatic drive babies with power take-off.keep it running! These are serious lawn/garden tractors (actually built by Jacobson with Ford's name on it).
New parts are hard to find and very expensive. However, there are hundreds of used tractors sitting in back yard sheds that can be bought for the cost of a single new part at the dealership.
I spent my last year's holiday time restoring my LGT165. It now looks as pretty as it did when new.
It does burn a little more fuel than a Mickey Mouse B&S powered mower, but, THIS IS A SERIOUS TRACTOR. Jim collingridge@cariboo.bc.ca Hop to.
A garden tractor addict, with a passion for FORDS. A utility worker by day, tractor mechanic by night. I hope you like the site. I hope my information helps. Im not perfect and make mistakes, and always have an open ear.
This information on this site, is the best to my knowledge, and should not be used for legal purposes or any other matter. It is here to help people with their addiction,hobby, or get the old mower going again. The pictures used in this site are either mine,are somebody else's or off the internet, if you see a photo that 's yours, please let me know so i can post, where credit is do. A lot of great machines out there. These photos are used for informational purposes only, and are under and within copyright guidelines. We welcome all photos and stories of your JAKE built machine.
We can post them and you can remain anonymous, if you would like. I am a family man, and work full time, plus run the website, answer emails, calls etc., so please be patient with me.I am not out here to cause problems. I will try my best to help. I do have a collection of FORDS and Jakes, I may part with a few, not my business, but personally. Give me a shout. Sometimes you can't afFORD a 1967 fastback, or a 32 deuce coupe, but a FORD garden tractor is like the muscle car of garden tractors. They re cheaper, easy to store, and the wife doesn't mind so much, unless your me and you have like 20 laying around.lol.
Kohler engines are fantastic. Some say there like small block chevys, but i disagree. Briggs are like small block chevys, cheap, easy to find, throw aways, yes can make hp, but a dime a dozen. Kohlers are more like small block Fords, yes a little pricey, but reilable, heavy duty, big hp torque monsters, if your pockets are deep enough! But there is plenty of after market parts that work well and are affordable.The hydro transmissions are damn near unbreakable. The EATON pumps in them take a beating. The peerless 2300 4 speed transmissions are easy to find, if you know where to look.
I can get all the seals and bearings for these also. So in a nut shell, everybody watches their favorite Car show on tv, but cant afford their dream car, so.why not start out on a smaller scale? They maybe bigger than you think. Disclaimer: This site is not affiliated with Ford, or Jacobsen Textron or any surviving or related corporate entity. All trademarks, remain the property of their respective owners. All information should be considered the result of un-moderated public forum with no responsibility for accuracy or usability by the users, sponsors, owners, of this site, or corporate entity. Jacobsen, still in business today known as Jacobsen Textron, built tractors for Ford Minneapolis Moline, White, Town&Country, Oliver and for themselves.
Jacobsen Manufacturing, founded by Danish immigrant Knud Jacobsen, in 1921. They released the 4 acre gas powered reel mower, and continued making machines for golf courses and estates. Knud retired in 39 and son Oscar took over. 1945-purchased Worthington Mower Co.
In Stroudsburg Pa., known for golf course, park and airfeild gang mowers, until the plant closing in 1959, but kept the name into the early 1960's. 1949- Model G introduced using FORD TRACTOR parts and components. JACOBSEN also purchased Johnston Mower of Ottumwa Iowa, to get into the residential market, offering rotary and reel mowers. The debut of the Javelin riding mower was made in the 1950's. Then in 1961 the FIRST Jacobsen Chief was introduced known as the 100A. Which was a 7hp kohler electric start and the 100B which was rope start. Jacobsen continued to produce lawn and garden tractors in to the 1990's than got out of the market, and kept with commercial and golf course equipment.
The last good heavy Jacobsen built FORD TRACTOR was 1983. Gilson brothers started building them in 1984. Then, as we all know, things got cheaper and the 'junk tin' tractors arrived. There was heavy duty Fords built in the 80's.
The LGT series was still going, but at a bigger price. Then somewhere in the 1990's, Toro, yes Wheelhorse, started building FORD and then New Holland garden tractors. YES, i guess still collectable, because they are Ford, but not like the old tube frame's from the 70's. There was a New Holland garden tractor built in the 1970's. Not affiliated with Ford or Jacobsen, but shared the heavy duty well built characteristics.and we all know the demise of all these great machines.that Pap or Dad or Uncle Jim had.MTD. I' LL KEEP MY OLD FORD.THANK YOU! The above photo is a restomod tractor, it started out as a 1981 Jake 16.
I get so many questions about this, machine. It was a total ground up restoration. No they never made a close sided Oliver.
This was my spin on it, and it turned out very nice. Sort like when you drop a small block chevy in a 32 FORD street rod, or make 'Hurst olds 442' out of a Cutlass. I GUESS haters gonna hate, LOL. Purchasing We accept money order or certified check, or business check, NO PERSONAL CHECKS. We do accept PAYPAL, but there is a 3% fee on all purchases, not my rule. SHIPPING I usually use USPS flat rate boxes, and use the online calculator.
Heavier stuff will need weighed and shipped accordingly. We have a UPS freight terminal relatively close. So very large items maybe shipped via pallet and truck. RETURNS If a NEW part is broken or damaged we will replace it, or refund your money upon return. Used parts are as is no returns.
Please contact us with questions. PLEASE make sure you let me know the model of your tractor. There is a huge difference between a FORD 120 and a FORD LGT 120.' LGT' were from 1972-1983. I personally have attachments, front and rear PTO, whole machines, grilles etc. If by all means, you need a part that isn't listed please call or email me.
This is a one man show, so please be patient, i try to buy all my prdoucts made right here in the USA. Yes ebay maybe cheaper, but it is all chinese. We are a small out of basement business, what we make really pays for the internet, website stuff like that. I STILL work full time, this is more of a hobby, but a legit business, with insurance and taxes for uncle sam, whole nine yards. Thanks to all of the people out there checking out the site. Thanks to all the fans, customers and all the great information coming in.
Again, please i have no problem giving credit where credit is do, but most wish to remain anonymous.to those thanks again! 'We re all in this together, so keep your stick on the ice'- Red Green' ' Thank you and God bless my Friends'-Bob Ross THANKS TO ALL OUR VETS AND FIRST RESPONDERS, WITH OUT YOU,WE COULDN'T DO WHAT WE DO. You meet the some of the nicest people on a tractor. If everyone had a tractor the world would be a better place. Probably everybodies favorite and most sought after 60's garden tractor! The MINNIE MO. 1962-63: Lawnmowers were brown offered only in model 107.
1964: This year brought the new color of yellow with models 108 and 110. 1965: The 108 & 110 models were kept in yellow, while the white band around the front of the grill was introduced.
1966 brought lots of changes: A 4-speed transmission replaced the 3-speed, a full steering wheel was introduced, hydro transmissions were introduced, and the models available were 108, 110, and the new 112. 1967 brought no major changes. 1968: The 107 reappeared this year in yellow after laying idle since 1962, and took its place beside the 108, 110, & 112. Some of these mowers had a new electric clutch. 1969 all models were again part of the MM line with the addition of a new 114 model. The steering wheel this year was three spokes.
Photo courtesy of Shane Hickey (nice tractor!!) Ford entered the market in 1965. With the T1000 and T800, and they didnt say FORD! Check out the sales flyer in the gallery below. Tag said Jacobsen! They made 351 t-800 and 451 t-1000. The 'T' series was a test, to see if they would sell!! Im guessing yes.
Ford didnt want a bad rap if it failed. Awesome information, thank you. They kohler engines, starter generators 8 and 10hp. 1966 was the start of the 80,100, 120 140. These tractors were produced until 1971. (Not to be confused with the 'LGT' series in 1972.).
Probably one of the rarest, most collectable garden tractor and most expensive to buy out of the modern(60's 70's) era of garden tractors. They were only produced from 1972-73, and thats not exact, maybe 72 only?
Im getting a lot of different years from different people. Anyhow very rare and being upward big cash if restored or nicely original. The models are 105,125,145,165? Not a lot of info out there i can find, but still looking, basically the same as the Ford LGT series/Jacobsen GT series.Will be updating as soon as i can. Thes machines were produced from the 1972 to 1974. Pretty much followed suit with the Jacobsen/Ford line. They were offered at places like Agway, or local farm stores.Not to say they were not sitting at the White dealer.
In 72 they went form blue and white to red and white and resembled the Oliver. There is rumors that Cockshutt was produced, which was under the OLIVER/WHITE Company,but this is not true. I have seen pics on the net, but it wouldn't take much to paint an Oliver red. But they would have been awesome.The key is the I.D.
On frame by exhaust and fender pan under dash. Jacobsen merged with Homelite in 1981, becoming TEXTRON,' officially', on your I.D. Tag on the frame.
Textron actually merged in 1975, or maybe bought stock and partnered(??) If your close sided tractor says JACOBSEN only, on the side panel, its 1977-1980. If it says JACOBSEN HOMELITE, or HOMELITE TEXTRON its 1981-1984, and probably has the FORD grille, but may have the older grille. I think it was a 'whats on the shelf, whats being stamped' sort a thing. Also, they started putting a spin on oil filter for the hydro transmission. I also have a conversion kit for the older machines for sale, look at the bottom of page. Regardless of year they are the same tractor, just different grilles.
Notice the different style grills between the two close sided tractors. The newer one 1981-1984, has the FORD style grille.
The older 1977-1980 has the more 'unattractive' style grill, but with a little work makes a great generic 'OLIVER' wannabe. I have a great decal guy. I can get you decals like the one i built in the photo gallery.You know when you take a1964 pontiac Le Mans and turn into a GTO, or take gramma 's 69 Nova and put Yenko stickers on it, or camaro or any other GM. Its not original or right, but it works on a budget.
I don t have a lot of information on the tractors below. So any information helps i have an open ear. They were cheaper made machines. I really cant find any worth buying to fix up. They are usually too far gone, rust bucket. So i dont have much experience with them.
There not that sought after like the tractors from the 60's and 70's and early 80's. Not saying they were nt good machines, such as the LGT series. They still had rear tillers, sleeve hitches, etc. The better ones had the Kohler engines, still with direct drive hydros. They are still Fords, so they are collected. So its like DEERE, oh man i gotta have it! Some want them to add to their collection, to sit it next to there 1984 Mustang.
I dont think chevy made a tractor did they? They did put Detroits in the Oliver farm tractors, so, ok there ya go.Sorry got off track.So its all in what you want. I personally would like to have one from every year, but im sure my wife would beg to differ, lol. Anyhow my knowledge is limited. I dont have parts for these machines either, unless i find them. Not the prettiest looking machine, but very well built and heavy duty.
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They had kohler single cylinders, S-12 and S-14. They made a lawn tractor version too, S-8 which was belt driven, with a Briggs. Built right here in my home state of Pennsylvania(Belleville). First built by Sperry, a NEW HOLLAND division and then by Ariens. Hydrostatic Sunstrand transmissions. I believe they offered or had tilt steering, snowblowers, blades, tillers and hydraulics.
The hydraulic lift tractors had the Cat '0' 3 point hitch, option. Built by Ariens, which is still in business today. I do not know if parts are still available through New Holland or Ariens. If someone needs something let me know, I'll see what i can come up with??? Still pretty cool machine in my book, dont see too many pop up for sale.
If Anybody has any information or pics and want to share, drop me a line. The tractor to the left was my first Ford restoration project, like a dummy i sold it to buy more tractors. 1973 FORD LGT 165 MSRP LIST PRICE $ 1879.00 Description: 16 hp kohler with variable drive hydrostatic, 42' deck, weight 853 lbs. 1983 FORD LGT 165.ETC.$4510.00.!!! 1973 FORD LGT 145-MSRP $16 FORDLGT145-MSRP $42 FORD LGT 125-MSRP $14 FORD LGT 125-MSRP $37 FORD LGT 120-MSRP $12 FORD LGT 120-MSRP $32 FORD LGT 100-MSRP $11 FORD LGT 100-MSRP $31 FORD LT 75-MSRP $7 FORD LT 75-MSRP $10 FORD LT 80-MSRP $11 FORD LT 80-MSRP $1480.00 So. If inflation is roughly 2% every year, on average.and if Ford was still producing these awesome, heavy duty machines today.they would be like.
$10,000 for 2018 FORD LGT165.now im sure it would have advanced technology, diesel engine, creature comforts, etc. But that shows the caliber of these machines. Compare that to the new machines on the market today. Every thing is cheap, plastic, aluminum, made in china. No thanks i ll keep my old trusty iron from the 1970's. Thats why in 1983 was the last good old heavy duty garden tractor.
People werent going to drop $5000 on a 'mower' (so to speak) when thats what the new CHEVY Citation cost.(yes that was a stab at chevy.lol, dont hate me). There was two basic snow plows for the LGT tractors. The full frame blade, with a manual power angle, adjustment from the seat. This blade uses the mower deck sub frame, it slides over top of the subframe, and you would use the manual lift or hydraulic lift, to operate snow blade.
This blade also has a bracket that slides into the frame in the front. It has a slot machined into it, for the blade pin, to keep it centered on tractor. The second blade is a short frame blade. It has a setup like Bolens and Allis chalmers,some Cub cadet, and older Sears. There is a bracket that slides into the front, and the snow blade attaches to it, utilizing a a lift arm from the manual deck lift. These snow blades are only for the 100 and 120 models with the manual deck lift. A very rare and expensive option.
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Hence that fact you font see them around. I personally have one, I stumbled on years ago. I believe they are a Johnson brand. Mine actually was originally yellowish orange and was purchased by a municipality.
It was later painted blue. A mid 70's 165 LGt would have cost $2900 plus a $1499 loader option. That's more expensive than a Maverick back then!
Then add the price of a backhoe! Not sure but the price, but was rumored around $3500 for those! So fo under $8000, you could have a brand new mini Ford Backhoe!, in 1973!!!!!! There was two style hitches.
The most common is a sleeve hitch, Brinly style.Much like Bolens configuration, it attached to the axle pins, and utilized the mower lift whether manual or hydraulic, an arm ran to the back beside right rear tire, and attached to the sleeve hitch. Rear PTo are rare in itself but are out there. They run tillers. They actually run off the front PTO by belt, to a fixed pulley to a driveshaft that ran down the left side of tractor to the back.
The rear PTO bracket was also used for the tiller top link. Now the real rarity was the Cat 0 3 point. Again it utilized the rear PTO bracket and used the hydraulic lift cylinder (for mower deck) which had a strut arm that ran back of tractor. I had one and like a fool I sold it.
I don't have price for them but I bet it was fairly expensive, being the fact you don't see them.