Ford lawn tractors
Ford YT-16H
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 |
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| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| 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 |
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| YT-16H | hydrostatic |
Dimensions
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
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| 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 |
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| Battery CCA | 220 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 16 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Mid PTO | independent |