Overview
The AGCO 1716 is a versatile garden tractor built in the USA, featuring a 16 HP Vanguard V-Twin engine and a choice between 6-speed gear or hydrostatic transmissions. Designed for efficiency, this model accommodates multiple attachments including 44-inch and 50-inch mower decks, making it a reliable solution for maintaining residential or farm grounds.
Ideal Applications
Lawn Maintenance:
Equipped with mid-mount mower deck options in 44-inch or 50-inch widths and a tight 51.5-inch wheelbase, this tractor is well-suited for precise turf grooming.
Snow Removal:
The 16 HP engine and compatibility with snowblower and blade attachments allow the AGCO 1716 to transition effectively into a winter utility machine.
Year-Round Utility:
With an electro-magnetic clutch and independent mid PTO, the operator can easily engage various attachments for different seasonal tasks around a farm or property.
Production
| Description | Garden tractor / Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
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| Distributor | AGCO |
| Manufacturer | Simplicity |
| Original price | $5,250 (1993 hydro ) |
Engine
| Description | 16HP Vanguard 480cc 2-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 4 gal (early) (15.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.68x2.60 inches (68 x 66 mm) |
| Description | Vanguard 303777 / gasoline / 2-cylinder / air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Displacement | 480 cc (29.3 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | The Landlord 16G became available in 1994 when it replaced the 14G. |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse / 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 2.8 qts (2.6 L) / 3.875 qts (3.7 L) |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq K215-A / Tuff Torq K210-A |
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic / belt-driven gear |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-magnetic |
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| Mid PTO | independent |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 340 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 16 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
| Height (hood) | 36 inches (91 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 42.5 inches (107 cm) |
| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 670 lbs (303 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 51.5 inches (130 cm) |
| Width | 39 inches (99 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Weight | 670 lbs (303 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 51.5 inches (130 cm) |
AGCO 1716 attachments
| Description | 44" mid-mount mower deck / 50" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade |
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References
| Description | Operator's Manual 1700 Series (1707352) published in 1992 / Operator's Manual 1700 Series (1714300) published in 1996 / Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1993, by AGCO Allis / Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1994, by AGCO Allis / 1994 Price List published in 1993, by Simplicity / 1996 Dealer Prduct Guide published by Simplicity / 1997 Spring Product Guide published in 1996, by Simplicity |
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Variants
| Landlord 16 | similar Simplicity model |
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