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Tractor · 1979Unverified

Ford 1500

Name: Ford 1500
Brand: Ford

Ford 1500 — Hundred Compact Series · 20 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 1500 is a tractor with a rated power of 20 hp, categorising it as a lighter model within its class. Manufactured between 1979 and 1982, this model features a 2-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a 12-speed gearbox. The operating weight of the Ford 1500 ranges from 2144 to 2305 pounds. It is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

115 rows

Recorded power

20 hp

Recorded weight

972 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 $6,745 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.

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