The Mitsubishi R1500 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1970 to 1975. It features a Mitsubishi SDT75 0.8L 1-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 14.8 hp (11.0 kW) at 2400 RPM. The tractor has a 5-speed gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive tractor with an open operator station. The R1500 has a wheelbase of 49.2 inches (124 cm), length of 79.7 inches (202 cm), width of 44.5 inches (113 cm), and height of 48.8 inches (123 cm). It weighs 1323 lbs (600 kg) and has ground clearance of 15.2 inches (38 cm). The front tires are 4.00-12 and rear tires are 8-20. The tractor hitch rear type is I and the rear PTO type is 540/816. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The R1500 is related to the Mitsubishi R2000 model.