Lawn Tractor · 1984Unverified
Ford YT-16
Ford YT-16 — Model year 1984-19891990-1993 · 16 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
16 hp
Weight
436 to 738 pounds
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Overview
DistributorFordReference
ManufacturerGilsonReference
Lawn tractorReference
Original price was $2,500 in 1985Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Manual caliper brakesReference
Open operator station. Vinyl cab optional.Reference
Variants
YT-165-speedReference
YT-16HhydrostaticReference
Engine
16HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank3.8 LReference
Fuel tank8.7 LReference
Fuel tank15.1 LReference
Briggs & Stratton 402707Reference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
Displacement40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)11.9 kWReference
Air cleanerdual element with precleanerReference
Rated RPM3600Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.4 LReference
Image courtesy of William RichterReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerless 801-020Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity1.1 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Mid PTO TypepulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase124 cmReference
Weight436 to 738 poundsReference
Front tire15x6-6Reference
Rear tire22x7.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear22x7.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear22.5x9.00-12Reference
Length185 cmReference
Width91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)99 cmReference
Shipping weight197 kgReference
Shipping weight334 kgReference
Ground clearance21 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)25 cmReference
Ford YT-16 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
YT-16 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, just ahead of the foot rest.Reference
YT-16 Serial Numbers
198409GN2151 (model code)Reference
198509GN2151 (model code)Reference
198609GN2152 (model code)Reference
198709GN2153 (model code)Reference
19889607431 (model code)Reference
19899607431 (model code)Reference
19909800686 (model code)Reference
19919800686 (model code)Reference
19929800686 (model code)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging amps16Reference
Battery CCA220Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Attachments for the YT-16 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.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.