Ford 1900
The Ford 1900 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 87.2 ci 1.4 L engine. The rated power output is 28.7 hp 21.4 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 2689 to 2922 pounds.
Engine Power
28.7 hp
21.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.7 gal
29.1 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
2689 to 2922 pounds
Ford 1900 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
 | 1979 - 1983
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1983 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1983 | |
|---|---|
Hundred 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 $8,356 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
| 1979 - 1983
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1983 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1983 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
| 1979 - 1983
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1983 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1983 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
| 1979 - 1983
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1983 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1983 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
| 1979 - 1983
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1983 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1983 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
| 1979 - 1983
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1983 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1983 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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.