Ford 1300
The Ford 1300 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 49.1 ci 0.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 15.3 hp / 11.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 1873 to 2139 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 15.3 hp / 11.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5.8 gal
22.0 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
1873 to 2139 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
Hundred Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price was $6,257 in 1982 | |
Ford 1300 Engine | |
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Shibaura 0.8L 2-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Ford 1300 Transmission | |
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12-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Ford 1300 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Engine | 15.3 hp
11.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 13.5 hp
10.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 5.8 gal
22.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 5.3 gal
20.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 5.3 gal
20.1 L |
Pressure | 2136 psi
147.3 bar |
Pump flow | 4.75 gpm
18.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1432 lbs
649 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Clutch | overrunning |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Front PTO | optional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 56.7 inches
144 cm |
Weight | 1873 to 2139 pounds |
Front tire | 4.00-12 |
Rear tire | 8.3-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 72 |
References | |
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Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau | |
Farm Loaders published in 1982, by Ford | |
Ford 1000 Series Tractors published in 1981 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 49.1 ci / 0.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Shibaura LEK802D |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 49.1 ci
0.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.15x3.15 inches
80 x 80 mm |
Power | 15.3 hp
11.4 kW |
Power (gross) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 23:1 |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 qts
4.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 4.2 qts
4.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 21 qts
19.9 L |
Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges. | |
With 8.3-24 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 1300 Tires | |
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2WD Ag front | 4.00-12 |
4WD Ag front | 6.00-14 |
Ag rear | 8.3-24 |
2WD Lawn/turf front | 20x8-10 |
4WD Lawn/turf front | 25x8.5-14 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 56.7 inches
144 cm |
Length | 105.6 inches
268 cm |
Width | 49.7 inches
126 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 83.8 inches
212 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 71.9 inches
182 cm |
2WD Weight | 1873 lbs
849 kg |
4WD Weight | 2139 lbs
970 kg |
2WD Ground clearance | 13 inches
33 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 11.8 inches
29 cm |
2WD Front tread | 41.3 to 43.3 inches
104 to 109 cm |
4WD Front tread | 39.8 inches
101 cm |
Rear tread | 41.3 to 47.3 inches
104 to 120 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Ford 770 loader | |
Ford 770A loader | |
Ford 770B loader | |
Backhoe | |
The Ford 1300 was capable of 48 or 59-inch rear finish mowers, or a 48-inch rotary cutter. A 60-inch rear blade or 48-inch box scraper were matched for dirt work. The Ford model 105 rear tiller was available in 42 and 48-inch widths. Ford listed a one-bottom plow as appropriate for the 1300. |
60" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Ford 915 |
Cutting width | 60 inches
152 cm |
Ford 757 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Ford 757 Backhoe |
Transport height | 80 inches
203 cm |
Bucket width | 8 inches
20 cm |
13 inches
33 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
Digging depth | 76 inches
193 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 72 inches
182 cm |
Reach from pivot | 106 inches
269 cm |
Loading height | 75 inches
190 cm |
Bucket force | 3000 lbs
1360 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1560 lbs
707 kg |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 1300.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 1300 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 1300.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Ford 1300 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Ford 1300
Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 15.3 hp / 11.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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