Ford 1300
The Ford 1300 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 49.1 ci 0.8 L engine. The rated power output is 15.3 hp 11.4 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 1873 to 2139 pounds.
Engine Power
15.3 hp
11.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5.8 gal
22.0 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
1873 to 2139 pounds
Ford 1300 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
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1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
![]() | 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
![]() | 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
![]() | 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
![]() | 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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 |






