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Tractor · 1976Unverified

Ford 1600

Name: Ford 1600
Brand: Ford

Ford 1600 — Compact Utility tractor · 23 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 1600 is a tractor with a rated output of 23 hp — making it one of the more compact options in its class. The 1600 was produced from 1976 to 1979. Power comes from a 2-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through four-wheel drive with a 9-speed gearbox. Listed weight is 2288 to 2690 pounds, and it is aimed at jobs of around up to 200 ac. The available specification table below shows both UK and US units.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

23 hp

Max power

13.5 kW

Weight

2288 to 2690 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

103 rows

Recorded power

23 hp

Transmissions

9-speed gear

Production years

1976-1979

Verified variants

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Overview

DistributorFordReference

ManufacturerShibauraReference

Compact Utility tractorReference

Built in JapanReference

Original price was $5,425 in 1979Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Manual steeringReference

Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference

Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS optional.Reference

Engine

Shibaura 1.3L 2-cyl dieselReference

Drawbar (tested)13.5 kWReference

Shibaura LE892Reference

dieselReference

2-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke90 x 100 mmReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Pre-heatingglow plugsReference

Compression21:1Reference

Rated RPM2500Reference

Idle RPM750-2700Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity5.3 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.305 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.305 mmReference

2WD Oil capacity5.0 LReference

4WD Oil capacity4.0 LReference

Oil change100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed17.2 kWReference

Max power13.5 kWReference

Transmission

9-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch215.9mm dry discReference

Oil capacity20.1 LReference

Oil type[30oC]Reference

32oF [0oC]↓: SAE 80Reference

32o↔86oF [0o↔30oC]: SAE 90Reference

86oF [30oC]↑: SAE 140Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)17.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)17.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system9.8 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity9.8 LReference

Pressure98.0 barReference

Total flow15.9 lpmReference

Rear TypeIReference

Rear lift (at ends)771 kgReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@1955Reference

Power at rated PTO speed14.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel22.0 LReference

Max capacity1746 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase159 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase168 cmReference

Weight2288 to 2690 poundsReference

Front tire5.00-15Reference

2WD Rear tire11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front20x8.00-10Reference

2WD Lawn/turf rear13.6-16Reference

2WD Length254 cmReference

4WD Length259 cmReference

Height (hood)138 cmReference

Height (exhaust)179 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)35 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)33 cmReference

2WD Front tread109 to 152 cmReference

4WD Front tread114/132 cmReference

Rear tread121 to 152 cmReference

2WD Shipping1037 kgReference

4WD Shipping1128 kgReference

2WD Operating1220 kgReference

Ford 1600 attachments

60" mid-mount mower deckReference

front-end loaderReference

1600 Serial Number Location

On the tractor's clutch housing, left side.Reference

1600 Serial Numbers

1976U103361Reference

1977U105013Reference

1978U108849Reference

1979U113129Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps10Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH70Reference

Attachment overview

60" mid-mount mower deckReference

Front-end loaderReference

60" Mower deck

Typemid-mount Ford 915Reference

Cutting width152 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 9-speed 2WDOctober 15 - 22, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1228 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use6.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use5.3 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use6.1 l/hourReference

Gear 1H used for power test.Reference

Max pull1194 kgReference

Gear 1M used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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