Ford 1900
The Ford 1900 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 87.2 ci 1.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 28.7 hp / 21.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 30 hp / 22.4 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 2689 to 2922 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 28.7 hp / 21.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 30 hp / 22.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.7 gal
29.1 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
2689 to 2922 pounds
Overview
 | 1979 - 1983
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 $8,356 in 1982 | |
Ford 1900 Engine | |
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Shibaura 1.4L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 1900 Transmission | |
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12-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 1900 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Engine | 28.7 hp
21.4 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 22 hp
16.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 26.88 hp
20.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 22.06 hp
16.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 26.88 hp
20.0 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 7.7 gal
29.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 6.4 gal
24.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 6.4 gal
24.2 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3813 lbs
1729 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 2540@2452 |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 63 inches
160 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 64.2 inches
163 cm |
Weight | 2689 to 2922 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 12.4x24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 92 |
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 — 87.2 ci / 1.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Shibaura LEM853 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 87.2 ci
1.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.35x3.31 inches
85 x 84 mm |
Power | 28.7 hp
21.4 kW |
Power (gross) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 21:1 |
Rated RPM | 2800 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6.7 qts
6.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 7.2 qts
6.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 25.4 qts
24.0 L |
Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges. | |
With 12.4-24 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 1900 Tires | |
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2WD Ag front | 5.00-15 |
4WD Ag front | 6.00x16 |
Ag rear | 12.4x24 |
2WD Lawn/turf front | 20x8-10 |
4WD Lawn/turf front | 6.00-16 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 63 inches
160 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 64.2 inches
163 cm |
Length | 118.8 inches
301 cm |
Width | 57.7 inches
146 cm |
2WD Weight | 2689 lbs
1219 kg |
4WD Weight | 2922 lbs
1325 kg |
2WD Ground clearance | 15.2 inches
38 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 13.8 inches
35 cm |
2WD Front tread | 43.5 to 57.5 inches
110 to 146 cm |
4WD Front tread | 44.5 inches
113 cm |
Rear tread | 45.7 to 61 inches
116 to 154 cm |
Ford 1900 Height | |
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ROPS | 86.3 inches
219 cm |
2WD Exhaust | 76.8 inches
195 cm |
4WD Exhaust | 77.2 inches
196 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1326 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 2WD
September 24 - October 1, 1979
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1326 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 26.88 hp
20.0 kW |
Fuel use | 2.2 gal/hour
8.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 25.68 hp
19.1 kW |
Fuel use | 2.0 gal/hour
7.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 22.06 hp
16.5 kW |
Fuel use | 2.1 gal/hour
7.9 l/hour |
Gear 3-2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,964 lbs
1344 kg |
Gear 2-3 used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe | |
Ford listed several mowers for the 1900. Finish mowers were a 60-inch mid-mount and 59 or 72 inch rear. Rough cutting was possible with a 60-inch rotary cutter or a flail mower in 62 or 74 inch widths. Either a 72 or 84-inch blade, plus a 65 or 72-inch Gannon box scraper could be fitted. Soil work was possible with 48 and 54 inch tillers. The model 725 rear trencher was available, with capabilities of 8/60, 10/48, or 12/36 inches (width/depth). |
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 1900 with front-end loader and box blade.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 1900.
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 1900 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 1900.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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