Ford 1510

The Ford 1510 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 68.16 ci 1.1 L engine. The rated power output is 22 hp 16.4 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: belt. Operating weight: 350 lbs 158 kg.

Engine Power
22 hp 16.4 kW
Drive & Traction
belt
Fuel & Capacities
6.9 gal 26.1 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
2293 lbs 1040 kg

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Overview

Ford 1510 tractor photo
1983 - 1986 Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
Production
Distributor
Ford
Manufacturer
Shibaura
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $8,000 in 1986
Ford 1510 Engine
Shibaura 1.1L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford 1510 Power
Engine (net)
22 hp 16.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
19.5 hp 14.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)
16.30 hp 12.2 kW
PTO (tested)
19.98 hp 14.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives
spur gear
Differential lock
mechanical rear
Steering
manual
Steering
power OptOptional
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Two-post fixed ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel
6.9 gal 26.1 L
Hydraulic system
6.875 gal*Official Ford literature list capacities between 4.5 and 6.875 US gallons, depending on year and revision date. 26.0 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
6.875 gal*Official Ford literature list capacities between 4.5 and 6.875 US gallons, depending on year and revision date. 26.0 L
Pressure
2133 psi 147.1 bar
Total flow
6.6 gpm 25.0 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Rear lift (at ends)
1432 lbs 649 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1160 lbs 526 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
live OptOptional
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2422
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
63 inches 160 cm
Weight
2293 lbs 1040 kg
Front tire
4.00-15
Rear tire
9.5-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
35
Charging volts
12
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
72
References
1510 references literature
Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau
Farm Loaders published in 1988, by Ford
Mid-Mount Finishing Mowers published in 1987, by Ford
1000 Series Tractors published in 1985, by Ford
1000 Series Tractors published in 1987, by Ford
Salesman's Reference published in 1986, by Ford
Repair Manual 1010 Series Tractors (SE 4301) published in 1986
Sales Reference Guide published in 1986, by Ford

Engine

Ford 1510 tractor photo
1983 - 1986 Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

Engine Detail — 68.16 ci / 1.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Shibaura K773
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
68.16 ci 1.1 L
Bore/Stroke
3.03x3.15 inches 77 x 80 mm
Power (net)
22 hp 16.4 kW
Fuel use
1.474 gal/hour 5.6 l/hour
Air cleaner
dry
Pre-heating
glow plugs
Compression
23:1
Rated RPM
2800
Idle RPM
800-3000
Torque
43 lb-ft 58.3 Nm
Torque RPM
1600
Firing order
1-2-3
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
4.2 qts 4.0 L
Coolant capacity
3.8 qts 3.6 L
Intake valve clearance
0.008 inches*Cold 0.203 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.008 inches*Cold 0.203 mm

Transmission

Ford 1510 tractor photo
1983 - 1986 Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
Transmission options
12-speed unsynchronized gear
12-speed partially synchronized

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
216mm dry disc
Oil capacity
18 qts*On two-wheel drive tractors built in January and February of 1983. 17.0 L
27.5 qts 26.0 L
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.
With 9.5-24 rear tires.
1510  unsynchronized gear speeds

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized

Type
partially synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
1510  partially synchronized speeds

Dimensions

Ford 1510 tractor photo
1983 - 1986 Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
Ford 1510 Tires
Ag front
4.00-15 (2WD)
6.00-14 (4WD)
Ag rear
9.5-24
Lawn/turf front
25x8.50-12 (2WD)
25x8.50-14 (4WD)
Lawn/turf rear
13.6x16
Dimensions
Wheelbase
63 inches 160 cm
Length
111.6 inches 283 cm
2WD Width
50.3 inches 127 cm
4WD Width
50.5 inches 128 cm
Operating weight
2293 lbs 1040 kg
Ballasted weight
3205 lbs 1453 kg
2WD Ground clearance
13 inches 33 cm
4WD Ground clearance
11.2 inches 28 cm
2WD Front tread
39.4 to 52 inches 100 to 132 cm
4WD Front tread
42.1 inches 106 cm
2WD Rear tread
41.2 to 52 inches 104 to 132 cm
4WD Rear tread
41.3 to 47.3 inches 104 to 120 cm
Ford 1510 Height
2WD Steering wheel
56.2 inches 142 cm
4WD Steering wheel
56.1 inches 142 cm
ROPS
85.9 inches 218 cm
2WD Exhaust
72.5 inches 184 cm
4WD Exhaust
72 inches 182 cm

Tests

Ford 1510 tractor photo
1983 - 1986 Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
Tractor Tests
NTTL 1500: diesel 12/4 gear 2WD
NTTL 1501: diesel 12/4 synchro 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 1500
Diesel 12/4 gear 2WD October 17 - 25, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1500 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
19.72 hp 14.7 kW
Fuel use
1.5 gal/hour 5.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
20.45 hp 15.2 kW
Fuel use
1.5 gal/hour 5.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
16.15 hp 12.0 kW
Fuel use
1.4 gal/hour 5.3 l/hour
Gear 3-3 used for power test.
Max pull
1952 lbs 885 kg
Gear 2-3 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 1501
Diesel 12/4 synchro 2WD October 18 - 27, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1501 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
19.98 hp 14.9 kW
Fuel use
1.5 gal/hour 5.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
18.68 hp 13.9 kW
Fuel use
1.4 gal/hour 5.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
16.30 hp 12.2 kW
Fuel use
1.5 gal/hour 5.7 l/hour
Gear 3-3 used for power test.
Max pull
1900 lbs 861 kg
Gear 3-1 used for pull test.

Attachments

Ford 1510 tractor photo
1983 - 1986 Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Ford 770A loader
Ford 770B loader
Backhoe
In addition to the mid-mount mowing deck, the Ford 1510 was matched for the 930A rear finish mower in 59 or 72 inch widths. It could also use rear rotary cutters from 48-inch to 60-inch. The 917 flail mowers was matched in 62 or 74 inch widths. In addition to a loader and backhoe, the model 706 6-cubic-foot rear scoop was available. Up to 72-inch front blades and 84-inch rear blades could be fitted on the 1510, and a 72-inch landscape rake. Rear tillers were available in 48 and 54-inch widths. Ford listed two-bottom plows, 73-inch disc harrows, and 72-inch cultivators as matched equipment.
60" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Ford 916B
3-blade
Cutting width
60 inches 152 cm
Drive
belt
Weight
350 lbs 158 kg
Overall width
70 inches 177 cm
Cut height
1.5 to 3.5 inch 3 to 8 cm
Ford 757A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 757A Backhoe
Bucket width
8 inches 20 cm
13 inches 33 cm
16 inches 40 cm
Digging depth
76.5 inches 194 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth
74.5 inches 189 cm
8-Foot flat digging depth
40.3 inches 102 cm
Reach from pivot
107 inches 271 cm
Loading height
70 inches 177 cm
Dipperstick force
719 lbs 326 kg
Ford 758A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 758A Backhoe
Bucket width
8 inches 20 cm
13 inches 33 cm
16 inches 40 cm
Digging depth
96 inches 243 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth
94 inches 238 cm
8-Foot flat digging depth
56 inches 142 cm
Reach from pivot
140.4 inches 356 cm
Loading height
83.6 inches 212 cm
Dipperstick force
726 lbs 329 kg

Photos

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Ford 1510 with turf tires and rear mower.

Ford 1510 with turf tires and rear mower.

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