Power King lawn tractors

Power King 1616

The Power King 1616 is a garden tractor produced from 1977 to 1983 by Power King, a part of Engineering Products Company, built in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, multiple transmission options including 3-speed, 4-speed, and 9-speed gearboxes, and mechanical two-wheel drive with bull gear final drives. The tractor offers an open operator station with optional vinyl weather cab, mechanical drum brakes, and manual steering. It has a fuel capacity of 3 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 5 gallons with an open center type hydraulic system. The tractor supports optional rear and front independent PTOs with electro-magnetic clutches. Dimensions include a 54.375 inch wheelbase, 93 inch length, and weights ranging from 958 to 975 pounds depending on transmission. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and front-end loaders.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Power King 1616

Power

Power rating	16HP Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cyl gasoline

Tires

Ag rear	8.00-16
Ag front	4.00-12
Lawn/turf rear	8.00-16
Lawn/turf front	4.00-12

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 326437
Power	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Torque	25.8 lb-ft (35.0 Nm)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Rated RPM	3600
Torque RPM	2700
Bore/Stroke	3.5625x3.25 inches (90 x 83 mm)
Displacement	531 cc (32.4 ci)
Oil capacity	2 qts (1.9 L)
Starter volts	12

Capacity

Fuel	3 gal (11.4 L)
Hydraulic system	5 gal (18.9 L)

Dimensions

Width	44.125 inches (min) (112 cm)
Length	93 inches (236 cm)
Weight	958 lbs (3-speed) (434 kg), 975 lbs (4-speed) (442 kg)
Rear axle	1.5 inch diameter (38 mm)
Wheelbase	54.375 inches (138 cm)
Front axle	0.75 inch diameter (19 mm)
Rear tread	35/40.5 inches (88/102 cm)
Front tread	35 inches (88 cm)
Height (hood)	40.5 inches (102 cm)
Ground clearance	16 inches (frame) (40 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	52 inches (132 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Capacity	5 gal (18.9 L)
Pressure	1000 psi (69.0 bar)
Pump flow	1.7 gpm (6.4 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical drum brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Final drives	bull gear
Operator station	Open operator station. Vinyl weather cab optional.

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	1600 Series
Built in	Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced	1977 - 1983

References

Book	Power King - One Tough Tractor published in 1980, by EPCO

Attachments

Loader	650 lbs lift (full at pin) (294 kg), 70 inches height (at pin) (177 cm), Bucket width: 36 inches (91 cm), Bucket width: 48 inches (snow) (121 cm)
48" Blade	front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm)
42" Snow blower	42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount
48" Snow blower	48 inches width (121 cm), single-stage, front-mount
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, hydraulic optional lift, Cut height: 1.875 to 4.0 inch (4 to 10 cm)
60" mid-mount mower deck	60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, hydraulic optional lift, Cut height: 1.875 to 4.0 inch (4 to 10 cm)

Transmission

3-speed transmission	Typeshaft-driven gear Gears3 forward and 1 reverse Clutch152.4mm dry disc Oil type80/90 Gear Lube Oil capacity0.25 qts (0.2 L) TransmissionBorg-Warner T92
4-speed transmission	Typeshaft-driven gear Gears4 forward and 1 reverse Clutch152.4mm dry disc Oil capacity0.1875 qts (0.2 L)
9-speed transmission	Typeshaft-driven gear Gears9 forward and 3 reverse NotesOptional creeper for 3-speed transmission. Adds a second, identical, three-speed transmission inline with the original. Clutch152.4mm dry disc TransmissionBorg-Warner T92
Transmission options	3-speed gear, 4-speed gear, 9-speed gear