ford 1600
![]() | 1976 - 1979
Compact Utility tractorShibaura built | 1976 - 1979 | Compact Utility tractor | Shibaura built |
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1976 - 1979 | ||||
Compact Utility tractor | ||||
Shibaura built |
1976 - 1979 | |
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Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price was $5,425 in 1979 |
Ford 1600 Engine | |
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Shibaura 1.3L 2-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... ![]() |
Ford 1600 Transmission | |
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9-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
Ford 1600 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 23 hp
17.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 18.09 hp
13.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 23.0 hp
17.2 kW |
Performance test details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS optional. |
Photos | |
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Ford 1600 photos... ![]() |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 5.8 gal
22.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 2.6 gal
9.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 2.6 gal
9.8 L |
Pressure | 1422 psi
98.0 bar |
Total flow | 4.2 gpm
15.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1700 lbs
771 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1955 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 62.6 inches
159 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 66.3 inches
168 cm |
Weight | 2288 to 2690 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
2WD Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
Ford 1600 attachments | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... ![]() |
1600 Serial Number Location | |
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On the tractor's clutch housing, left side. |
1600 Serial Numbers | |
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1976 | U103361 |
1977 | U105013 |
1978 | U108849 |
1979 | U113129 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 10 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 70 |
References | |
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1600 Tractor Four-Wheel Drive Option published in 1978, by Ford | |
Operator's Manual 1600 (SE 3551) published in 1976 | |
Ford 1600 published in 1978 |
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