Ford YT-16H
The Ford YT-16H is a tractor produced by Ford Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 655 cc 40 ci engine. The rated power output is 16 hp 11.9 kW. Transmission: Eaton. Operating weight: 475 to 738 pounds.
Engine Power
16 hp
11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.3 gal (early)
8.7 L
Transmission
Eaton
Operating Weight
475 to 738 pounds
Ford Lawn Tractors Ford YT-16H Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
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Overview
 | 1984 - 1993
Model year 1984-19891990-1993
YT SeriesGarden tractorGilson built |
|---|---|
1984 - 1993 | |
Model year 1984-19891990-1993 | |
YT Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Gilson built | |
1984 - 1993 | |
|---|---|
Model year 1984-19891990-1993 | |
YT Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Gilson built |
Production | |
|---|---|
Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Gilson |
Garden tractor | |
Variants | |
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YT-16 | 5-speed |
YT-16H | hydrostatic |
Ford YT-16H Engine | |
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16HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.3 gal (early)
8.7 L |
4 gal (late)
15.1 L | |
Engine details ...  | |
Ford YT-16H Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual sector-and-pinion |
Mechanical caliper-engaged disc on transaxle brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional vinyl cab. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
|---|---|
Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 475 to 738 pounds |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 22.5x9.00-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 16 |
Battery CCA | 220 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn, Yard and Garden Equipment published in 1986, by Ford | |
Lawn, Yard and Garden Equipment published in 1987, by Ford | |
Lawn, Yard and Garden Tractors - Riding Mowers published in 1988, by Ford |
Engine
| 1984 - 1993
Model year 1984-19891990-1993
YT SeriesGarden tractorGilson built |
|---|---|
1984 - 1993 | |
Model year 1984-19891990-1993 | |
YT Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Gilson built | |
1984 - 1993 | |
|---|---|
Model year 1984-19891990-1993 | |
YT Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Gilson built |
Engine Detail — 655 cc / 40 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 402707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 655 cc
40 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.16 inches
87 x 55 mm |
Power | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dual element with precleaner |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Transmission
| 1984 - 1993
Model year 1984-19891990-1993
YT SeriesGarden tractorGilson built |
|---|---|
1984 - 1993 | |
Model year 1984-19891990-1993 | |
YT Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Gilson built | |
1984 - 1993 | |
|---|---|
Model year 1984-19891990-1993 | |
YT Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Gilson built |
Transmission — Eaton
Transmission | Eaton |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 1.15 qts
1.1 L |
Eaton 700 used until 1989. Eaton 850 used from 1989 to 1991. | |
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Dimensions
| 1984 - 1993
Model year 1984-19891990-1993
YT SeriesGarden tractorGilson built |
|---|---|
1984 - 1993 | |
Model year 1984-19891990-1993 | |
YT Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Gilson built | |
1984 - 1993 | |
|---|---|
Model year 1984-19891990-1993 | |
YT Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Gilson built |
Ford YT-16H Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 22.5x9.00-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
Length | 73 inches
185 cm |
Width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 39 inches
99 cm |
Shipping weight | 475 lbs
215 kg |
738 lbs (with 42-inch mower)
334 kg | |
Ground clearance | 7 inches (transmission)
17 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 10 inches
25 cm |
Attachments
| 1984 - 1993
Model year 1984-19891990-1993
YT SeriesGarden tractorGilson built |
|---|---|
1984 - 1993 | |
Model year 1984-19891990-1993 | |
YT Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Gilson built | |
1984 - 1993 | |
|---|---|
Model year 1984-19891990-1993 | |
YT Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Gilson built |
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Attachments for the YT-16H included a 26-inch rear-mounted tiller with 12-inch time and a 5-inch tilling depth. Two trailer-type lawn sweepers (31 and 38 inch) were available, as were and two dump carts. One was 6-cubic-feet with a 500-pound capacity, the other was 10-cubic-feet with an 800-pound capacity. |
Photos
Ford YT-16H
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