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Specifications
16 HP Briggs & Stratton
Make: Briggs & Stratton - 4 cycle air cooled
Model & Type: Vanguard
Horsepower: 16 HP
Cylinder: 1 horizontal
Bore & Stroke: 3.44 in./87.3 MM (3.06 in./77.7 MM)
Displacement: 28.4 cu.in.(465cc)
Construction: Overhead valve, Cast Iron Sleeves,
Aluminum Crankcase.
Electrical: 12 volt 9 amp, alternator regulated battery,
12 volt, 340 cranking amps, 41 minute
reserve capacity.
Governor: Mechanical
Oil Capacity: 3.5 Pints w/Filter (1.7 L)
Ignition: Magnetron Electronic
Charging: Regulated 9 amp DC charging circuit
Air Cleaner: Dual Element
Fuel Tank: High Density polyurethane construction;
2 gallons (7.57 liters) of “regular” grade
leaded or non-leaded gasoline.
Muffler: Simplicity Custom Muffler
Starter: 12 volt electric gear drive
TRANSMISSION
Peerless (Gear Drive) Models
Type Peerless MST 205,
Spur Gear
Material Shaft: Hardened
Bearings: Needle Roller & Bushings
Lubrication EP 90 Oil
Speeds Five Forward, One Reverse
Speeds 1st: 1.0 MPH (1.6 km/h)
@ 3400 rpm 2nd: 2.0 MPH (3.2 km/h)
3rd: 3.0 MPH (4.8 km/h)
4th: 4.2 MPH (6.7 km/h)
5th: 4.7 MPH (7.5 km/h)
Rev: 1.4 MPH (2.2 km/h)
Differential Bevel Gear Type
Axle Shaft .75 in
Continuous Torque 225 ft. lbs.
Output
Drawbar Rating 16 HP: 300 lbs., 14 HP: 321 lbs.
Maximum Weight 525 lbs.
on Axle
Tuff Torq K-56 Hydro Models
Type Hydrostatic, Tuff Torq K56
Pump Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Motor Fixed Displacement Axial Piston
Control Single Pedal Foot Control
with Release Valve for Manually Pushing.
Hydraulic Fluid 10w 30 Premium Engine Oil
Speeds Forward: 0-5.6 MPH (9.0 km/h)
@ 3400 rpm Reverse: 0-3.0 MPH (4.6 km/h)
Differential Bevel Gear Type
Axle Shaft .75 in
Continuous Torque 170 ft. lbs.
Output
Drawbar Rating 227 lbs.
Maximum Weight 673 lbs.
on Axle
Hydro-Gear 0500 / 0650 Models
Type Hydrostatic, Hydro-Gear 318-0500, 322-0500,
or 322-0650
Pump Variable displacement axial piston
Motor Fixed displacement axial piston
Control Single Pedal Foot Control
with Release Valve for Manually Pushing.
Hydraulic Fluid 20W-50 Premium Engine Oil
Ground speeds Forward: 0-4.7 mph (7.5 km/h)
@ 3400 rpm: Reverse: 0-2.6 mph (4.1 km/h)
Differential: Bevel Gear Type
Axle Shaft: .75 in.
Continuous Torque 0500 Models: 135 ft. lbs.,
Output 0650 Models: 160 ft. lbs.
Drawbar Rating 0500 Models: 193 lbs., 0650 Modes: 213 lbs.
Maximum Weight 0500 Models: 500 lbs., 0650 Models: 540 lbs.
on Axle