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Tractor · 1979Unverified

Ford 1300

Name: Ford 1300
Brand: Ford

Ford 1300 — Hundred Compact Series · 16 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 1300 tractor has a power rating of 16 hp, classifying it as one of the more compact options in its class. Manufactured from 1979 to 1982, this model features a 2-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a 12-speed gearbox and four-wheel drive. The tractor's listed weight is 1873 to 2139 pounds, and it is suited for tasks involving approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

16 hp

Weight

1873 to 2139 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

103 rows

Recorded power

16 hp

Recorded weight

849 kg

Transmissions

12-speed gear

Production years

1979-1982

Verified variants

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Overview

DistributorFordReference

ManufacturerShibauraReference

Compact Utility tractorReference

Built in JapanReference

Original price was $6,257 in 1982Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Differential mechanical drum brakesReference

Two-post fixed ROPS.Reference

Engine

Shibaura 0.8L 2-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)11.9 kWReference

Engine11.4 kWReference

Shibaura LEK802DReference

dieselReference

2-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement0.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke80 x 80 mmReference

Power11.4 kWReference

Power (gross)11.9 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Pre-heatingglow plugsReference

Compression23:1Reference

Rated RPM2700Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity4.3 LReference

Coolant capacity4.0 LReference

Transmission

12-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity19.9 LReference

Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)10.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system20.1 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity20.1 LReference

Pressure147.3 barReference

Pump flow18.0 lpmReference

Rear TypeIReference

Rear lift (at ends)649 kgReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

ClutchoverrunningReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Front PTOoptionalReference

Capacities

Fuel22.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase144 cmReference

Weight1873 to 2139 poundsReference

Front tire4.00-12Reference

Rear tire8.3-24Reference

2WD Ag front4.00-12Reference

4WD Ag front6.00-14Reference

Ag rear8.3-24Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front20x8-10Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front25x8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear13.6-16Reference

Length268 cmReference

Width126 cmReference

Height (ROPS)212 cmReference

Height (exhaust)182 cmReference

2WD Weight849 kgReference

4WD Weight970 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance33 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance29 cmReference

2WD Front tread104 to 109 cmReference

4WD Front tread101 cmReference

Rear tread104 to 120 cmReference

Ford 1300 attachments

60" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

1300 Serial Numbers

Location:Transmission housing, left sideReference

1979U300001Reference

1980U302697Reference

1981U303446Reference

1982---Reference

1983U304962Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps20Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH72Reference

Attachment overview

60" mid-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

Ford 770 loaderReference

Ford 770A loaderReference

Ford 770B loaderReference

BackhoeReference

The Ford 1300 was capable of 48 or 59-inch rear finish mowers, or a 48-inch rotary cutter. A 60-inch rear blade or 48-inch box scraper were matched for dirt work. The Ford model 105 rear tiller was available in 42 and 48-inch widths. Ford listed a one-bottom plow as appropriate for the 1300.Reference

60" Mower deck

Typemid-mount Ford 915Reference

Cutting width152 cmReference

Ford 757 Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 757 BackhoeReference

Transport height203 cmReference

Bucket width20 cmReference

Bucket width33 cmReference

Bucket width40 cmReference

Digging depth193 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth182 cmReference

Reach from pivot269 cmReference

Loading height190 cmReference

Bucket force1360 kgReference

Dipperstick force707 kgReference

Speeds

With 8.3-24 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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