Ford 1600

The Ford 1600 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 77.6 ci 1.3 L engine. The rated power output is 23.0 hp 17.2 kW. Transmission: 9 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 2288 to 2690 pounds.

Overview

	1976 - 1979 Compact Utility tractorShibaura built
1976 - 1979
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

1976 - 1979
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

Production
Distributor	Ford
Manufacturer	Shibaura
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $5,425 in 1979

Ford 1600 Engine
Shibaura 1.3L 2-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Ford 1600 Transmission
9-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Ford 1600 Power
PTO (claimed)	23 hp 17.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	18.09 hp 13.5 kW
PTO (tested)	23.0 hp 17.2 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Manual steering
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS optional.

Capacity
Fuel	5.8 gal 22.0 L
Hydraulic system	2.6 gal 9.8 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	2.6 gal 9.8 L
Pressure	1422 psi 98.0 bar
Total flow	4.2 gpm 15.9 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Rear lift (at ends)	1700 lbs 771 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1955

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	62.6 inches 159 cm
4WD Wheelbase	66.3 inches 168 cm
Weight	2288 to 2690 pounds
Front tire	5.00-15
2WD Rear tire	11.2-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	10
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	70

References
1600 Tractor Four-Wheel Drive Option published in 1978, by Ford
Operator's Manual 1600 (SE 3551) published in 1976
Ford 1600 published in 1978

Engine

	1976 - 1979 Compact Utility tractorShibaura built
1976 - 1979
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

1976 - 1979
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

Engine Detail — 77.6 ci / 1.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Shibaura LE892
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	77.6 ci 1.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.54x3.94 inches 90 x 100 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Pre-heating	glow plugs
Compression	21:1
Rated RPM	2500
Idle RPM	750-2700
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	5.6 qts 5.3 L
Intake valve clearance	0.012 inches (hot) 0.305 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.012 inches (hot) 0.305 mm
2WD Oil capacity	5.3 qts 5.0 L
4WD Oil capacity	4.2 qts 4.0 L
Oil change	100 h

Transmission

	1976 - 1979 Compact Utility tractorShibaura built
1976 - 1979
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

1976 - 1979
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch	215.9mm dry disc
Oil capacity	21.2 qts 20.1 L
Oil type	32oF [0oC]↓ : SAE 80 32o↔86oF [0o↔30oC] : SAE 90 86oF [30oC]↑ : SAE 140	32oF [0oC]↓	: SAE 80	32o↔86oF [0o↔30oC]	: SAE 90	86oF [30oC]↑	: SAE 140
32oF [0oC]↓	: SAE 80
32o↔86oF [0o↔30oC]	: SAE 90
86oF [30oC]↑	: SAE 140
32oF [0oC]↓	: SAE 80
32o↔86oF [0o↔30oC]	: SAE 90
86oF [30oC]↑	: SAE 140

Dimensions

	1976 - 1979 Compact Utility tractorShibaura built
1976 - 1979
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

1976 - 1979
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

Ford 1600 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24
2WD Lawn/turf front	20x8.00-10
2WD Lawn/turf rear	13.6-16

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	62.6 inches 159 cm
4WD Wheelbase	66.3 inches 168 cm
2WD Length	100 inches 254 cm
4WD Length	102 inches 259 cm
Height (hood)	54.7 inches 138 cm
Height (exhaust)	70.6 inches 179 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle)	14 inches 35 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)	13 inches 33 cm
2WD Front tread	43 to 60 inches 109 to 152 cm
4WD Front tread	45/52 inches 114/132 cm
Rear tread	48 to 60 inches 121 to 152 cm

Ford 1600 Weight
2WD Shipping	2288 lbs 1037 kg
4WD Shipping	2487 lbs 1128 kg
2WD Operating	2690 lbs 1220 kg
Max capacity	3850 lbs 1746 kg

Tests

	1976 - 1979 Compact Utility tractorShibaura built
1976 - 1979
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

1976 - 1979
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

Nebraska Tractor Test 1228
Diesel 9-speed 2WD October 15 - 22, 1976 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1228 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	23.0 hp 17.2 kW
Fuel use	1.7 gal/hour 6.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	19.78 hp 14.7 kW
Fuel use	1.4 gal/hour 5.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	18.09 hp 13.5 kW
Fuel use	1.6 gal/hour 6.1 l/hour
Gear 1H used for power test.
Max pull	2,634 lbs 1194 kg
Gear 1M used for pull test.

Attachments

	1976 - 1979 Compact Utility tractorShibaura built
1976 - 1979
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

1976 - 1979
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deck
Front-end loader

60" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount Ford 915
Cutting width	60 inches 152 cm

Photos

Ford 1600, left side.

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