Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $5,425 in 1979 |
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| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 1.3L 2-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.54x3.94 inches (90 x 100 mm) |
| Compression | 21:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 5.6 qts (5.3 L) |
| Description | Shibaura LE892 / diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 77.6 ci (1.3 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.012 inches (hot) (0.305 mm) |
| Idle RPM | 750-2700 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.012 inches (hot) (0.305 mm) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| 2WD Oil capacity | 5.3 qts (5.0 L) |
| 4WD Oil capacity | 4.2 qts (4.0 L) |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| Drawbar (tested) | 18.09 hp (13.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 23.0 hp (17.2 kW) |
Transmission
| 32o↔86oF [0o↔30oC] | : SAE 90 |
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| 32oF [0oC]↓ | : SAE 80 |
| 86oF [30oC]↑ | : SAE 140 |
| Clutch | 215.9mm dry disc |
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 21.2 qts (20.1 L) |
| Oil type | 32oF [0oC]↓ : SAE 80 32o↔86oF [0o↔30oC] : SAE 90 86oF [30oC]↑ : SAE 140 ([0oC][0o↔30oC][30oC]) |
| Transmission type | 9-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS optional. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 5.8 gal (22.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 2.6 gal (9.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 2.6 gal (9.8 L) |
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| Pressure | 1422 psi (98.0 bar) |
| Total flow | 4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1700 lbs (771 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1955 |
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| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 70 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 10 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 14 inches (35 cm) |
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| 2WD Front tread | 43 to 60 inches (109 to 152 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 100 inches (254 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 62.6 inches (159 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 13 inches (33 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 45/52 inches (114/132 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 102 inches (259 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 66.3 inches (168 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 70.6 inches (179 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 54.7 inches (138 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 60 inches (121 to 152 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 62.6 inches (159 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 66.3 inches (168 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Weight | 2288 to 2690 pounds |
| 2WD Lawn/turf front | 20x8.00-10 |
| 2WD Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24 |
1600 Serial Number Location
| Description | On the tractor's clutch housing, left side. |
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1600 Serial Numbers
| 1976 | U103361 |
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| 1977 | U105013 |
| 1978 | U108849 |
| 1979 | U113129 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Ford 1600 Weight
| 2WD Operating | 2690 lbs (1220 kg) |
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| 2WD Shipping | 2288 lbs (1037 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping | 2487 lbs (1128 kg) |
| Max capacity | 3850 lbs (1746 kg) |
Ford 1600 attachments
| Description | 60" mid-mount mower deck / front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1228
| Description | Diesel 9-speed 2WDOctober 15 - 22, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1228 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1H used for power test. / Gear 1M used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 1.7 gal/hour (6.4 l/hour) / 1.4 gal/hour (5.3 l/hour) / 1.6 gal/hour (6.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 18.09 hp (13.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,634 lbs (1194 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 23.0 hp (17.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 19.78 hp (14.7 kW) |
References
| Description | Operator's Manual 1600 (SE 3551) published in 1976 / Ford 1600 published in 1978 |
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| Drive type | 1600 Tractor Four-Wheel Drive Option published in 1978, by Ford |