Ford 1500
The Ford 1500 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 69.2 ci 1.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 19.8 hp / 14.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 19.9 hp / 14.8 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 2144 to 2305 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 19.8 hp / 14.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 19.9 hp / 14.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5.8 gal
22.0 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
2144 to 2305 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 $6,745 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 | |
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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
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
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
Ford 1500 Tires | |
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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
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
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 1500.
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 1500 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 1500.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Ford 1500 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 19.8 hp / 14.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 19.9 hp / 14.8 kW
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