Ford YT16

crawler · Feb 18, 2017

I bought a Ford YT16 at a auction today. Can anyone tell me when it was build serial number is 09 GN 02152. Other numbers are YC 04901, 6826151. Any other help I can get ?

casegardentractorparts · Feb 18, 2017

I think that your new purchase has a Briggs & Stratton engine. If so, the first two digits of the engine code from the flywheel shroud (87= 1987) will give you a real good idea of the manufacture date.

Brian G. NY · Feb 18, 2017

(quoted from post at 20:43:21 02/18/17) I bought a Ford YT16 at a auction today. Can anyone tell me when it was build serial number is 09 GN 02152. Other numbers are YC 04901, 6826151. Any other help I can get ?

I have a model index page for the LT and YT tractors which is dated May 1984. The 16 HP version shows a number of 09GN-2151.
So....I would say yours is probably a 1985 or newer.
BTW GN means it was built by Gilson.
According to my book the Briggs engine Model number should be BS-402707-0138.
I think "casegardentractorparts" steered you in the right direction for pinpointing the exact year.
Does it have a mower deck?
Is it 42" or 48"?
My book shows only a 42" but a few years ago I bought a 48" deck which the prior owner told me came off of a YT-16 tractor. It was in good shape and I was able, with very little modification, make it fit my LGT-18H tractor.

crawler · Feb 19, 2017

It has a 42" deck. I gave $5.00 so could not pass it up.

Brian G. NY · Feb 19, 2017

I gave $5.00 so could not pass it up.[/quote]

Wow.....' guess I'll have to start going to auctions!

crawler · Feb 19, 2017

I had it running and drove it around. wiped some grease off and found it's 18 hp. Is this correct or has it been changed?

casegardentractorparts · Feb 19, 2017

Sounds like it has been repowered at some point, it was manufactured with a 16 hp engine. My tip regarding the engine code indicating the approximate manufacture date of the tractor would not be valid in that circumstance.

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