Compare/Ford YT-16 vs Ford YT-18H 9800688

Ford YT-16 vs Ford YT-18H 9800688

Verdict: Ford YT-16 vs Ford YT-18H 9800688

The Ford YT-16 and the Ford YT-18H 9800688 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford YT-18H 9800688 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 16 hp. Ford YT-18H 9800688 is the lighter machine (362 kg vs 436 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford YT-18H 9800688 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford YT-18H 9800688 is the newer design (1989 vs 1984). In short: choose the Ford YT-18H 9800688 for outright pulling power, or the Ford YT-16 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

GilsonReference

Lawn-BoyReference

Image courtesy of William RichterReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference

Variants

YT-16

5-speedReference

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YT-16H

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

Displacement

40 ciReference

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 55 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual element with precleanerReference

dual elementReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.1 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Peerless 801-020Reference

Eaton 850Reference

Type

belt-driven gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

124 cmReference

Weight

436 to 738 poundsReference

362 kgReference

Front tire

15x6-6Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

22x7.50-12Reference

22x9.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6-6Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22.5x9.00-12Reference

22x9.00-12Reference

Length

185 cmReference

Width

91 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

99 cmReference

106 cmReference

Shipping weight

334 kgReference

362 kgReference

Ground clearance

21 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

25 cmReference

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Ford YT-16 attachments

YT-16 Serial Number Location

YT-16 Serial Numbers

1984

09GN2151 (model code)Reference

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1985

09GN2151 (model code)Reference

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1986

09GN2152 (model code)Reference

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1987

09GN2153 (model code)Reference

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1988

9607431 (model code)Reference

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1989

9607431 (model code)Reference

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1990

9800686 (model code)Reference

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1991

9800686 (model code)Reference

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1992

9800686 (model code)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

16Reference

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Battery CCA

220Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Ford YT-18H attachments

YT-18H Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, just ahead of the foot rest.Reference

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.