Ford
Ford 1715
The Ford 1715 is a compact utility tractor built by Shibaura from 1992 to 1997 as part of the Fifteen Compact Series. It features a Shibaura 1.3L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 27.3 hp gross and 26 hp net, with a 9-speed gear transmission. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive options, power or manual steering, and wet disc brakes. It has a 7.0 gallon fuel tank and a PTO with 540 rpm rear and optional 2000 rpm mid PTO. The 1715 supports various attachments including mower decks, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe. It was originally priced at $11,500 in 1997 and built in Japan.
Power27 hp
Founded1992 - 1997
Model1715
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 1715
Power
| Engine (net) | 26 hp (19.4 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 27.3 hp (20.4 kW) |
Tires
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00x15. Rear: 9.5x24 |
|---|---|
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6x14. Rear: 9.5x24 |
Engine
| Starter | electric |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 7.0 gal (26.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.15 inches (84 x 80 mm) |
| Power (net) | 26 hp (19.4 kW) |
| Displacement | 81.2 ci (1.3 L) |
| Engine Detail | Shibaura diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Power (gross) | 27.3 hp (20.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 51.3 inches (130 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 112.4 inches (285 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 84.4 inches (214 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tread | 42.2 to 48.2 inches (107 to 122 cm) |
| 4WD Rear tread | 41.1 to 47.1 inches (104 to 119 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 40.2 to 42.2 inches (102 to 107 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 42.4 inches (107 cm) |
| 2WD Shipping weight | 1929 lbs (874 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping weight | 2116 lbs (959 kg) |
| 2WD Ground clearance | 11.6 inches (29 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 11.2 inches (28 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 6.1 gpm (23.1 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 2.9 gpm (11.0 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post fixed ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Gear Steering | manual |
| Hydro Steering | power |
Production
| Type | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | Fifteen Compact Series |
| Built in | Japan |
| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
| Original price | $11,500 in 1997 |
| Production years | 1992 - 1997 |
Attachments
| Blade | 78 inches width (198 cm), front-mount, Ford 702C |
|---|---|
| Backhoe | ModelFord 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) |
| Snowblower | 63 inches width (160 cm), front-mount |
| Front-end loader | Model7108 Loader Dump angle39° Lift capacity900 lbs (408 kg) full at pin 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) |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | Ford 914, 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade |
| 72" mid-mount mower deck | Ford 914, 72 inches (182 cm), 3-blade |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1924 lbs (872 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1637 lbs (742 kg) |
Serial Numbers
| 1992 | UK20001 |
|---|---|
| 1993 | UK20307 |
| 1994 | UK22179 |
| 1995 | UK25017 |
| 1996 | UK27586 |
| 1997 | UK29295 |
| Location | Transmission, left side |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Mid PTO | optional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |