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Ford 1520

Ford 1520 tractor
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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.
Ford 1520Ford tractorcompact utility tractorShibaura engine1.3L diesel22 hphydrostatic transmission9-speed gear transmissiontractor attachments
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

Model:Ford 702C
Mount:front-mount
Width:78 inches (198 cm)

7108 Loader

Dump angle:39°
Breakout force:2214 lbs (1004 kg)
Reach (dumped):13.6 inches (34 cm)
Rollback angle:21°
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

Type:mid-mount Ford 914
Drive:shaft
Blades:3-blade
Weight:400 lbs (181 kg)
Cut height:1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cutting width:60 inches (152 cm)
Overall width:70 inches (177 cm)

63" Snow blower

Model:Ford 715A
Mount:front-mount
Width:63 inches (160 cm)

Ford 757B Backhoe

Backhoe type:Ford 757B Backhoe
Bucket force:1925 lbs (873 kg)
Loading height:72.75 inches (184 cm)
Bucket Rotation:180°
Transport height:71 inches (180 cm)
Dipperstick force:940 lbs (426 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:85 inches (215 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth:65 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