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Homelite T-16S

Homelite T-16S tractor
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The Homelite T-16S is a garden tractor built by Simplicity and distributed by Homelite (a part of Textron) introduced in 1973. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 4-speed shaft-driven shuttle transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and drum brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and an optional sleeve hitch. It includes an independent front PTO with an electric clutch. The T-16S rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Dimensions include a 48.1 inch wheelbase, 70 inch length, and 37.5 inch width. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Homelite T-16S

Tires

Rear:23x10.50-12
Front:16x6.50-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 326430
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:2.5 gal (9.5 L)
Air cleaner:paper cartridge with foam pre-cleaner
Bore/Stroke:3.5625x3.25 inches (90 x 83 mm)
Displacement:531 cc (32.4 ci)
Power (gross):16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:37.5 inches (95 cm)
Length:70 inches (177 cm)
Wheelbase:48.1 inches (122 cm)
Rear tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread:30.9 inches (78 cm)
Height (hood):35.5 inches (90 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):6 inches (15 cm)
Clearance (front axle):8 inches (20 cm)
Height (steering wheel):41 inches (104 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:14

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Drum brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Distributor:Homelite (a part of Textron)
Manufacturer:Simplicity
Year introduced:1973

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
42" mid-mount mower deck:42 inches (106 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches (121 cm)

Transmission

Type:shaft-driven shuttle
Gears:4 forward and reverse

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Front PTO:independent