Tractor · 1979Unverified
Ford 1500
Ford 1500 — Hundred Compact Series · 20 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
20 hp
Weight
2144 to 2305 pounds
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Overview
DistributorFordReference
ManufacturerShibauraReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Original price was $6,745 in 1982Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Differential mechanical drum brakesReference
Two-post fixed ROPS.Reference
Engine
Shibaura 1.1L 2-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)14.8 kWReference
Engine14.8 kWReference
Shibaura LET862CReference
dieselReference
2-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke85 x 100 mmReference
Power14.8 kWReference
Power (gross)14.8 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Pre-heatingglow plugsReference
Compression21:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity4.3 LReference
Coolant capacity5.3 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)12.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system20.1 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity20.1 LReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear lift (at ends)649 kgReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Front PTO TypepulleyReference
Capacities
Fuel22.0 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase152 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase150 cmReference
Weight2144 to 2305 poundsReference
Front tire4.00-12Reference
Rear tire9.5-24Reference
2WD Ag front4.00-12Reference
4WD Ag front6.00-14Reference
Ag rear9.5-24Reference
2WD Lawn/turf front20x8-10Reference
4WD Lawn/turf front25x8.5-14Reference
Lawn/turf rear13.6-16Reference
Length279 cmReference
Width128 cmReference
Height (ROPS)214 cmReference
Height (exhaust)191 cmReference
2WD Weight972 kgReference
4WD Weight1045 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance35 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance32 cmReference
2WD Front tread104 to 109 cmReference
4WD Front tread101 cmReference
Rear tread104 to 120 cmReference
Ford 1500 attachments
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
1500 Serial Numbers
Location:Left side of transmission.Reference
1979U500001Reference
1980U503026Reference
1981U504437Reference
1982U505813Reference
1983U506674Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps35Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH72Reference
Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
Ford 770 loaderReference
Ford 770A loaderReference
Ford 770B loaderReference
BackhoeReference
The Ford matched the model 1500 to a variety of mowers, including a belly-mount 60-inch, 59 and 72-inch rear finish mowers, and 48 or 60 inch rear rotary cutters. A 62-inch flail mower was also available. Both 72 and 84-inch rear blades were offered, plus a 48-inch box scraper and a 65-inch Gannon scraper (if the tractor had 4x4).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
Ford 758 Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord 758 BackhoeReference
Transport height248 cmReference
Bucket width20 cmReference
Bucket width33 cmReference
Bucket width40 cmReference
Digging depth248 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth243 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth167 cmReference
Reach from pivot357 cmReference
Loading height216 cmReference
Bucket force1451 kgReference
Dipperstick force1034 kgReference
Speeds
With 9.5-24 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.