Ford 1520
The Ford 1520 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 81.2 ci 1.3 L engine. The rated power output is 22 hp 16.4 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (3-range). Drive type: shaft. Operating weight: 400 lbs 181 kg.
Engine Power
22 hp
16.4 kW
Drive & Traction
shaft
Fuel & Capacities
7.1 gal
26.9 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Operating Weight
400 lbs
181 kg
Ford 1520 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
![]() | 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
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1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty 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 $13,000 in 1998 | |
Ford 1520 Engine | |
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Shibaura 1.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Ford 1520 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 23 hp
17.2 kW |
Engine (net) | 22 hp
16.4 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 19.5 hp
14.5 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 18.5 hp
13.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 7.1 gal
26.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 5.8 gal
22.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 5.8 gal
22.0 L |
Pressure | 2,133 psi
147.1 bar |
Valves | 1 |
Pump flow | 6.4 gpm
24.2 lpm |
Total flow | 9.2 gpm
34.8 lpm |
Steering flow | 2.8 gpm
10.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
|---|---|
Rear Type | I |
Control | draft control OptOptional |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1934 lbs
877 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1637 lbs
742 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Mid PTO | optional |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 63 inches
160 cm |
Weight | 2156 to 2278 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
2WD Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau | |
Mid-Mount Finishing Mower published in 1988, by Ford | |
12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesels published in 1987, by Ford | |
12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1988, by Ford | |
12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1993, by Ford | |
Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1994, by Ford | |
Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1995, by Ford | |
Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford |
Engine
![]() | 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Engine Detail — 81.2 ci / 1.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Shibaura J843 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 81.2 ci
1.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.15 inches
84 x 80 mm |
Power (net) | 22 hp
16.4 kW |
Power (gross) | 23 hp
17.2 kW |
Compression | 23:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 4.2 qts
4.0 L |
Transmission
![]() | 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Transmission options | |
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9-speed gear | |
hydrostatic |
Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Three gears and reverse with low, medium, and high range. | |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Oil capacity | 23.25 qts
22.0 L |
Dimensions
![]() | 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Ford 1520 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 |
Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12 |
25x8.50-14 | |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.6x16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 63 inches
160 cm |
Length | 112.4 inches
285 cm |
Width | 48.4 inches
122 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 84.3 inches
214 cm |
2WD Shipping weight | 2156 lbs
977 kg |
4WD Shipping weight | 2278 lbs
1033 kg |
2WD Ground clearance | 11.6 inches
29 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 11.2 inches
28 cm |
2WD Front tread | 39.2 to 50 inches
99 to 127 cm |
4WD Front tread | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
2WD Rear tread | 38.1 to 51.8 inches
96 to 131 cm |
4WD Rear tread | 44.1 to 47.1 inches
112 to 119 cm |
Attachments
![]() | 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
60" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Ford 914 |
3-blade | |
Cutting width | 60 inches
152 cm |
Drive | shaft |
Weight | 400 lbs
181 kg |
Overall width | 70 inches
177 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4 inch
3 to 10 cm |
Ford 757B Backhoe | |
|---|---|
Backhoe type | Ford 757B Backhoe |
Transport height | 71 inches
180 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 85 inches
215 cm |
8-Foot flat digging depth | 65 inches
165 cm |
Loading height | 72.75 inches
184 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Bucket force | 1925 lbs
873 kg |
Dipperstick force | 940 lbs
426 kg |



