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Ford YT-16H

Ford YT-16H tractor
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The Ford YT-16H is a garden tractor produced from 1984 to 1993 by Gilson for Ford. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic Eaton transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual sector-and-pinion steering. The tractor has an open operator station with an optional vinyl cab and offers independent mid PTO with electric clutch. It has a wheelbase of 49 inches and weighs between 475 to 738 pounds depending on attachments. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and various lawn sweepers and dump carts. The YT-16H is part of the YT Series and was distributed by Ford.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford YT-16H

Tires

Rear tire:22.5x9.00-12
Front tire:15x6.00-6

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 402707
Power:16 hp (11.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:2.3 gal (early) (8.7 L), 4 gal (late) (15.1 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Air cleaner:dual element with precleaner
Bore/Stroke:3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement:655 cc (40 ci)
Oil capacity:1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Starter volts:12

Variants

YT-16:5-speed
YT-16H:hydrostatic

Dimensions

Width:36 inches (91 cm)
Length:73 inches (185 cm)
Wheelbase:49 inches (124 cm)
Shipping weight:475 lbs (215 kg), 738 lbs (with 42-inch mower) (334 kg)
Ground clearance:7 inches (transmission) (17 cm)
Clearance (front axle):10 inches (25 cm)
Height (steering wheel):39 inches (99 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:220
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:16

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical caliper-engaged disc on transaxle brakes
Steering:manual sector-and-pinion
Operator station:Open operator station. Optional vinyl cab.

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Series:YT Series
Distributor:Ford
Manufacturer:Gilson
Years produced:1984 - 1993

Attachments

Blade:42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, electric-lift (optional), manual-angle
Additional:Attachments for the YT-16H included a 26-inch rear-mounted tiller with 12-inch tine and a 5-inch tilling depth. Two trailer-type lawn sweepers (31 and 38 inch) were available, as were two dump carts. One was 6-cubic-feet with a 500-pound capacity, the other was 10-cubic-feet with an 800-pound capacity.
Snowblower:36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, electric-lift (optional)
42" mid-mount mower deck:manual lift, electric lift (optional), Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck:manual lift, electric lift (optional), Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Notes:Eaton 700 used until 1989. Eaton 850 used from 1989 to 1991.
Manufacturer:Eaton
Oil capacity:1.15 qts (1.1 L)

Serial Numbers

1984:09GN2198 (model code)
1985:09GN2198 (model code)
1986:09GN2199 (model code)
1987:09GN2154 (model code)
1988:9607432 (model code)
1989:9607481 (model code)
1990:9800687 (model code)
1991:9800687 (model code)
1992:9800687 (model code)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Mid PTO:independent

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