- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1986–1988
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
WHITE 16 specs: hp, weight, years
MITSUBISHI K-3 B three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 16.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
16.0 hp
11.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 16”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 1,100 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 2.6 gpm
- Top speed
- 8.1 mph
WHITE 16 specs: key facts
The WHITE 16 was built from 1986 to 1988.
The WHITE 16 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 11.9 kW (16.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The WHITE 16 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The WHITE 16 has a MITSUBISHI K-3 B engine, a 3-cylinder 0.85 L diesel unit.
The WHITE 16 weighs 499 kg (1,100 lb) unladen.
The WHITE 16 has a rear PTO running at 2600 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the WHITE 16 delivers 9.8 L/min (2.6 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 16”
How does the 16 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A 12 L fuel tank is low for its class — 58% below the median of 28.4 L across the 40 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 499 kg is low for its class — 61% below the median of 1,265 kg across the 52 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 52 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 16 have?
The only figure for the 16 is 16.0 hp (11.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 16”
What engine is in a 16?
A 16 has an MITSUBISHI K-3 B, a 3-cylinder 0.85 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | MITSUBISHI K-3 B |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 52.0 ci · 0.85 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 16”
How much will a 16 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 16 are below.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 2.6 gpm · 9.8 L/min |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 2600 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 16”
What transmission does a 16 have?
Transmission specifications for the 16 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 8.1 mph · 13 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 16”
How much does a 16 weigh?
A 16 weighs 1,100 lb (499 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 1,100 lb · 499 kg4 WD: 539 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 50.4 in · 1,280 mm |
| Length | 78.0 in · 1,980 mm |
| Width | 44.1 in · 1,120 mm |
| Height | 66.9 in · 1,699 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 in · 351 mm4 WD: 249 |
| Front track | 27.6 in · 701 mm4 WD: 765 |
| Rear track | 30.7–35.1 in · 780–892 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 6.0 ft · 1.83 m4 WD: 2,042 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 16”
Which tractors compare with a 16?
Within 10% of its 16.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 1210 (A)15.8 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1986Side by side with the 16 →
- Ford 1220 (A)16.8 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1998Side by side with the 16 →
- Ford 120015.2 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 16 →
- Ford 1300 (A)15.2 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 16 →
- Ford 1120 (A)14.5 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1998Side by side with the 16 →
Common questions about the WHITE 16
Is a 16 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The WHITE 16 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 16 have?
A 16 has a 2600 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “White 16”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: White 16 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-122295 · revision 1081484. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document