Ford 1600 Shibaura built Specs & Features

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Ford 1600 Shibaura built Technical Specifications

Ford 1600 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1976 – 1979.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 1600 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Ford 1600 Production

Manufacturer:
Distributor:	Ford
Manufacturer:	Shibaura
Type:	Compact Utility tractor
Original price:	$5,425 (1979 )

Ford 1600 Power

Engine:
PTO (claimed):	23 hp 17.2 kW
Drawbar (tested):	18.09 hp 13.5 kW
PTO (tested):	23.0 hp 17.2 kW

Ford 1600 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	10
Battery volts:	12
Battery AH:	70

Ford 1600 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Differential lock:

mechanical rear

Steering:

manual

Brakes:

differential mechanical expanding shoe

Cab:

Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS optional.

Transmission:

9-speed gear

Capacity

Fuel:	5.8 gal 22.0 L
Hydraulic system:	2.6 gal 9.8 L

Hydraulics

Type:	open center
Capacity:	2.6 gal 9.8 L
Pressure:	1422 psi 98.0 bar
Total flow:	4.2 gpm 15.9 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	I
Rear lift (at ends):	1700 lbs 771 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	transmission
Rear RPM:	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM:	540@1955

Title serial numbers

Location:	On the tractor`s clutch housing, left side.
1976:	U103361
1977:	U105013
1978:	U108849
1979:	U113129
how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Ford 1600? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Ford 1600 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Shibaura LE892
diesel
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	77.6 ci 1.3 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.54×3.94 inches 90 x 100 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Pre-heating:	glow plugs
Compression:	21:1
Rated RPM:	2500
Idle RPM:	750-2700
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	5.6 qts 5.3 L
Intake valve clearance:	0.012 inches 0.305 mm (hot)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.012 inches 0.305 mm (hot)

Ford 1600 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:

gear

Gears:

9 forward and 3 reverse

Clutch:

215.9mm dry disc

Oil capacity:

21.2 qts
20.1 L

Oil type:

32^oF [0^oC]v	: SAE 80
32^o-86^oF [0^o-30^oC]	: SAE 90
86^oF [30^oC]^	: SAE 140

Ford 1600 Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase:	62.6 inches 159 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	66.3 inches 168 cm
2WD Length:	100 inches 254 cm
4WD Length:	102 inches 259 cm
Height (hood):	54.7 inches 138 cm
Height (exhaust):	70.6 inches 179 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle):	14 inches 35 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle):	13 inches 33 cm
2WD Front tread:	43 to 60 inches 109 to 152 cm
4WD Front tread:	45/52 inches 114/132 cm
Rear tread:	48 to 60 inches 121 to 152 cm

Ford 1600 Weight
2WD Shipping:	2288 lbs 1037 kg
4WD Shipping:	2487 lbs 1128 kg
2WD Operating:	2690 lbs 1220 kg
Max capacity:	3850 lbs 1746 kg

Ford 1600 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1228

Nebraska Tractor Test 1228
Diesel 9-speed 2WD October 15 – 22, 1976 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1228 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	23.0 hp 17.2 kW
Fuel use:	1.7 gal/hour 6.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	19.78 hp 14.7 kW
Fuel use:	1.4 gal/hour 5.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	18.09 hp 13.5 kW
Fuel use:	1.6 gal/hour 6.1 l/hour
Gear 1H used for power test.
Max pull:	2,634 lbs 1194 kg
Gear 1M used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford 1600 a good tractor?

The Ford 1600 is one of the great tractors in the Shibaura stable, and it has earned Shibaura a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 1600 take?

Check out the Ford 1600 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Shibaura made the 1600?

The Ford 1600 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1976 – 1979

Where is the serial number on a Ford 1600?

Lookup on the tractor`s clutch housing, left side.