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
Ford 1510 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
![]() | 1983 - 1986
Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
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1983 - 1986 | |
Ten Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1983 - 1986 | |
|---|---|
Ten 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 $8,000 in 1986 | |
Ford 1510 Engine | |
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Shibaura 1.1L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Ford 1510 Power | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1432 lbs
649 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1160 lbs
526 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2422 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 72 |
References | |
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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
![]() | 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
![]() | 1983 - 1986
Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
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1983 - 1986 | |
Ten Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1983 - 1986 | |
|---|---|
Ten Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Transmission options | |
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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. | |
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Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
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Dimensions
![]() | 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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
![]() | 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 | |
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NTTL 1500: diesel 12/4 gear 2WD | |
NTTL 1501: diesel 12/4 synchro 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1500 | |
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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 | |
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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
![]() | 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |






