Ford 1520

The Ford 1520 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 81.2 ci 1.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 22 hp / 16.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 23 hp / 17.2 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (3-range). Drive type: shaft. Operating weight: 400 lbs 181 kg.

Overview

	1987 - 1995 Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built Twenty Compact Series Compact Utility tractor Shibaura built

Production
Distributor	Ford
Manufacturer	Shibaura
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $13,000 in 1998

Ford 1520 Engine
Shibaura 1.3L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Ford 1520 Power
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
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS.

Capacity
Fuel	7.1 gal 26.9 L
Hydraulic system	5.8 gal 22.0 L

Hydraulics
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)
Rear PTO	transmission
	live OptOptional
Rear PTO Type	540
Mid PTO	optional
Mid PTO Type	2000

Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
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

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

Transmission options
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

Ford 1520 Tires
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
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

Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
Backhoe

60" Mower deck
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

Photos

Ford 1520

Ford 1520 operator station and controls.