Ford
Ford 1520
The Ford 1520 is a compact utility tractor built by Shibaura for Ford from 1987 to 1995. It is part of the Twenty Compact Series and was manufactured in Japan. The tractor features a Shibaura 1.3L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 22 hp net and 23 hp gross. It offers both 9-speed gear and hydrostatic transmission options. The tractor has two- or four-wheel drive, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a two-post ROPS. It has a fuel capacity of 7.1 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 5.8 gallons. The Ford 1520 supports various attachments including a 60" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe. It was originally priced at $13,000 in 1998.
Power23 hp
Founded1987 - 1995
Model1520
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 1520
Power
| Engine (net) | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
|---|---|
| Engine (gross) | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
| Gear PTO (claimed) | 19.5 hp (14.5 kW) |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 18.5 hp (13.8 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Shibaura J843 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.15 inches (84 x 80 mm) |
| Power (net) | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
| Displacement | 81.2 ci (1.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Power (gross) | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 4.2 qts (4.0 L) |
| Compression ratio | 23:1 |
Capacity
| Fuel | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 5.8 gal (22.0 L) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 |
| Capacity | 5.8 gal (22.0 L) |
| Pressure | 2,133 psi (147.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 6.4 gpm (24.2 lpm) |
| Total flow | 9.2 gpm (34.8 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 2.8 gpm (10.6 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Type | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Japan |
| Years made | 1987 - 1995 |
| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
| Original price | $13,000 in 1998 |
Attachments
| Overview | 60" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade, Front-end loader, Backhoe |
|---|---|
| 78" Blade | ModelFord 702C Mountfront-mount Width78 inches (198 cm) |
| 7108 Loader | Dump angle39° Breakout force2214 lbs (1004 kg) Reach (dumped)13.6 inches (34 cm) Rollback angle21° Height (at pin)99.1 inches (251 cm) Clearance (dumped)81.8 inches (207 cm) Lift capacity (full at pin)900 lbs (408 kg) |
| 60" Mower deck | Typemid-mount Ford 914 Driveshaft Blades3-blade Weight400 lbs (181 kg) Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) Cutting width60 inches (152 cm) Overall width70 inches (177 cm) |
| 63" Snow blower | ModelFord 715A Mountfront-mount Width63 inches (160 cm) |
| Ford 757B Backhoe | Backhoe typeFord 757B Backhoe Bucket force1925 lbs (873 kg) Loading height72.75 inches (184 cm) Bucket Rotation180° Transport height71 inches (180 cm) Dipperstick force940 lbs (426 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth85 inches (215 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth65 inches (165 cm) |
Transmission
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
|---|---|
| Options | 9-speed gear, hydrostatic |
| Gear type | gear |
| Gear details | Three gears and reverse with low, medium, and high range |
| Oil capacity | 23.25 qts (22.0 L) |
| Hydrostatic type | hydrostatic |
| Hydrostatic gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Tractor hitch
| Control | draft control Optional |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1934 lbs (877 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1637 lbs (742 kg) |
Serial Numbers
| 1987 | UH21001 |
|---|---|
| 1988 | UH22102 |
| 1989 | UH23801 |
| 1990 | UH25507 |
| 1991 | UH26935 |
| 1992 | UH28254 |
| 1993 | UH29228 |
| 1994 | UH30030 |
| 1995 | UH31125 |
| 1996 | UH31815 |
| Location | Transmission housing, left side |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 48.4 inches (122 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 112.4 inches (285 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 84.3 inches (214 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tread | 38.1 to 51.8 inches (96 to 131 cm) |
| 4WD Rear tread | 44.1 to 47.1 inches (112 to 119 cm) |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6x16 |
| 2WD Front tread | 39.2 to 50 inches (99 to 127 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 42.5 inches (107 cm) |
| Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12, 25x8.50-14 |
| 2WD Shipping weight | 2156 lbs (977 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping weight | 2278 lbs (1033 kg) |
| 2WD Ground clearance | 11.6 inches (29 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 11.2 inches (28 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Mid PTO | optional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| Rear PTO live | Optional |