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Ford YT-16 vs Ford YT-16H
Verdict: Ford YT-16 vs Ford YT-16H
The Ford YT-16 and the Ford YT-16H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Ford YT-16 is the lighter machine (436 kg vs 475 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford YT-16H holds more fuel (8.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
FordReference
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
GilsonReference
Image courtesy of William RichterReference
Eaton 700 used until 1989. Eaton 850 used from 1989 to 1991.Reference
Steering
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manual sector-and-pinionReference
Variants
YT-16
5-speedReference
5-speedReference
YT-16H
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual element with precleanerReference
dual element with precleanerReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.1 LReference
Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801-020Reference
EatonReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
436 to 738 poundsReference
475 to 738 poundsReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
22x7.50-12Reference
22.5x9.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22.5x9.00-12Reference
22.5x9.00-12Reference
Length
185 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
99 cmReference
Shipping weight
334 kgReference
334 kgReference
Ground clearance
21 cmReference
17 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
25 cmReference
25 cmReference
Ford YT-16 attachments
YT-16 Serial Number Location
YT-16 Serial Numbers
1984
09GN2151 (model code)Reference
09GN2198 (model code)Reference
1985
09GN2151 (model code)Reference
09GN2198 (model code)Reference
1986
09GN2152 (model code)Reference
09GN2199 (model code)Reference
1987
09GN2153 (model code)Reference
09GN2154 (model code)Reference
1988
9607431 (model code)Reference
9607432 (model code)Reference
1989
9607431 (model code)Reference
9607481 (model code)Reference
1990
9800686 (model code)Reference
9800687 (model code)Reference
1991
9800686 (model code)Reference
9800687 (model code)Reference
1992
9800686 (model code)Reference
9800687 (model code)Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
220Reference
220Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Ford YT-16H attachments
YT-16H Serial Number Location
YT-16H Serial Numbers
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.