Ford 1500
The Ford 1500 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 69.2 ci 1.1 L engine. The rated power output is 19.8 hp 14.8 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 2144 to 2305 pounds.
Engine Power
19.8 hp
14.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5.8 gal
22.0 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
2144 to 2305 pounds
Ford 1500 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 |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Production | |
|---|---|
Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price was $6,745 in 1982 | |
Ford 1500 Engine | |
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Shibaura 1.1L 2-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 1500 Transmission | |
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12-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 1500 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 19.9 hp
14.8 kW |
Engine | 19.8 hp
14.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
Two-post 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 |
Tractor hitch | |
|---|---|
Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1,432 lbs
649 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Front PTO | optional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 60.2 inches
152 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 59.3 inches
150 cm |
Weight | 2144 to 2305 pounds |
Front tire | 4.00-12 |
Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
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 — 69.2 ci / 1.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Shibaura LET862C |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 69.2 ci
1.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.35x3.94 inches
85 x 100 mm |
Power | 19.8 hp
14.8 kW |
Power (gross) | 19.9 hp
14.8 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 21:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 qts
4.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 5.6 qts
5.3 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
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 21 qts
19.9 L |
Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges. | |
With 9.5-24 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 1500 Tires | |
|---|---|
2WD Ag front | 4.00-12 |
4WD Ag front | 6.00-14 |
Ag rear | 9.5-24 |
2WD Lawn/turf front | 20x8-10 |
4WD Lawn/turf front | 25x8.5-14 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 60.2 inches
152 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 59.3 inches
150 cm |
Length | 110.2 inches
279 cm |
Width | 50.5 inches
128 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 84.3 inches
214 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 75.2 inches
191 cm |
2WD Weight | 2144 lbs
972 kg |
4WD Weight | 2305 lbs
1045 kg |
2WD Ground clearance | 13.8 inches
35 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 12.6 inches
32 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 matched the model 1500 to a variety of mowers, including a belly-mount 60-inch, 59 and 72-inch rear finish mowers, and 48 or 60 inch rear rotary cutters. A 62-inch flail mower was also available. Both 72 and 84-inch rear blades were offered, plus a 48-inch box scraper and a 65-inch Gannon scraper (if the tractor had 4x4). |
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 | 3,000 lbs
1360 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1,560 lbs
707 kg |
Ford 758 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Ford 758 Backhoe |
Transport height | 98 inches
248 cm |
Bucket width | 8 inches
20 cm |
13 inches
33 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
Digging depth | 98 inches
248 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 96 inches
243 cm |
8-Foot flat digging depth | 66 inches
167 cm |
Reach from pivot | 140.6 inches
357 cm |
Loading height | 85.2 inches
216 cm |
Bucket force | 3,200 lbs
1451 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2,280 lbs
1034 kg |
Photos
Ford 1500