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Ford 1600

Ford 1600 tractor
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The Ford 1600 is a compact utility tractor built by Shibaura and distributed by Ford from 1976 to 1979. It features a Shibaura 1.3L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine, with an estimated engine power of 25.6 hp. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive options, a 9-speed gear transmission, and mechanical rear differential lock. It has an open operator station with an optional two-post fixed ROPS. The 1600 is equipped with a 60" mid-mount mower deck and a front-end loader attachment. It was built in Japan and originally sold for $5,425 in 1979.
Ford 1600compact utility tractorShibaura engine1.3L diesel9-speed transmissiontractor specificationsfarm tractorFord tractors
Power25 hp[P]
Founded1976 - 1979
Model1600

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 1600

Power

PTO (tested):23.0 hp (17.2 kW)
PTO (claimed):23 hp (17.2 kW)
Drawbar (tested):18.09 hp (13.5 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Shibaura LE892
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Idle RPM:750-2700
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Rated RPM:2500
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.54x3.94 inches (90 x 100 mm)
Pre-heating:glow plugs
Displacement:77.6 ci (1.3 L)
Starter volts:12
2WD Oil capacity:5.3 qts (5.0 L)
4WD Oil capacity:4.2 qts (4.0 L)
Coolant capacity:5.6 qts (5.3 L)
Compression ratio:21:1
Oil change interval:100 h
Intake valve clearance:0.012 inches (hot) (0.305 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.012 inches (hot) (0.305 mm)

Weight

2WD Shipping:2288 lbs (1037 kg)
4WD Shipping:2487 lbs (1128 kg)
Max capacity:3850 lbs (1746 kg)
2WD Operating:2690 lbs (1220 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:5.8 gal (22.0 L)
Hydraulic system:2.6 gal (9.8 L)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:70
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:10
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:2.6 gal (9.8 L)
Pressure:1422 psi (98.0 bar)
Total flow:4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Steering:Manual
Operator station:Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS optional.
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Compact Utility tractor
Built in:Japan
Distributor:Ford
Manufacturer:Shibaura
Original price:$5,425 in 1979
Production years:1976 - 1979

Attachments

Overview:60" mid-mount mower deck, Front-end loader

770 Loader

Weight:580 lbs (263 kg)
Dump angle:40°
Dump reach:30 inches (76 cm)
Bucket width:48 inches (121 cm), 60 inches (152 cm)
Ground reach:61 inches (154 cm)
Rollback angle:10°
Height (at pin):87 inches (220 cm)
Clearance (dumped):70 inches (177 cm)
Breakout force (at pin):1600 lbs (725 kg)
Lift capacity (full at pin):700 lbs (317 kg)

60" Mower deck

Type:mid-mount Ford 915
Cutting width:60 inches (152 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch:215.9mm dry disc
Oil type:SAE 80 (0°C and below), SAE 90 (0-30°C), SAE 140 (30°C and above)
Oil capacity:21.2 qts (20.1 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at ends):1700 lbs (771 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Length:100 inches (254 cm)
4WD Length:102 inches (259 cm)
Rear tread:48 to 60 inches (121 to 152 cm)
2WD Wheelbase:62.6 inches (159 cm)
4WD Wheelbase:66.3 inches (168 cm)
Height (hood):54.7 inches (138 cm)
2WD Front tread:43 to 60 inches (109 to 152 cm)
4WD Front tread:45/52 inches (114/132 cm)
Height (exhaust):70.6 inches (179 cm)
2WD Lawn/turf rear:13.6-16
2WD Lawn/turf front:20x8.00-10
2WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24
2WD Clearance (front axle):14 inches (35 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle):13 inches (33 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission
Engine RPM:540@1955
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

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