Tractor · 1976Unverified
Ford 1600
Ford 1600 — Compact Utility tractor · 23 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.