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Tractor · 1983Unverified

Ford 1510

Name: Ford 1510
Brand: Ford

Ford 1510 — Ten Compact Series · 22 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 1510 is a tractor model with a rated power of 22 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class. The 1510 was manufactured between 1983 and 1986. It features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a 12-speed gearbox. The tractor has an operating weight of 1040 kg, suitable for operations of up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power

22 hp

Max power

12.0 kW

Weight

1040 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

157 rows

Recorded power

22 hp

Recorded weight

1040 kg

Transmissions

12-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1983-1986

Verified variants

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Overview

DistributorFordReference

ManufacturerShibauraReference

Compact Utility tractorReference

Built in JapanReference

Original price was $8,000 in 1986Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesspur gearReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

SteeringmanualReference

SteeringpowerReference

Differential mechanical drum brakesReference

Two-post fixed ROPS.Reference

Engine

Shibaura 1.1L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine (net)16.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)12.2 kWReference

Shibaura K773Reference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke77 x 80 mmReference

Power (net)16.4 kWReference

Fuel use5.6 l/hourReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Pre-heatingglow plugsReference

Compression23:1Reference

Rated RPM2800Reference

Idle RPM800-3000Reference

Torque58.3 NmReference

Torque RPM1600Reference

Firing order1-2-3Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity4.0 LReference

Coolant capacity3.6 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.203 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.203 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed14.7 kWReference

Max power12.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed14.9 kWReference

Max power12.2 kWReference

Transmission

12-speed unsynchronized gearReference

12-speed partially synchronizedReference

Typeunsynchronized gearReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch216mm dry discReference

Oil capacity17.0 LReference

Oil capacity26.0 LReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)14.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)14.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system26.0 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity26.0 LReference

Pressure147.1 barReference

Total flow25.0 lpmReference

Rear TypeIReference

Rear lift (at ends)649 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)526 kgReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@2422Reference

Power at rated PTO speed15.2 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed13.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel26.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase160 cmReference

Weight1040 kgReference

Front tire4.00-15Reference

Rear tire9.5-24Reference

Weight158 kgReference

Ag front4.00-15 (2WD)Reference

Ag front6.00-14 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear9.5-24Reference

Lawn/turf front25x8.50-12 (2WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front25x8.50-14 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear13.6x16Reference

Length283 cmReference

2WD Width127 cmReference

4WD Width128 cmReference

Operating weight1040 kgReference

Ballasted weight1453 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance33 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance28 cmReference

2WD Front tread100 to 132 cmReference

4WD Front tread106 cmReference

2WD Rear tread104 to 132 cmReference

4WD Rear tread104 to 120 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel142 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel142 cmReference

Ford 1510 attachments

60" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

1510 Serial Number Location

Transmission housing on left side.Reference

1510 Serial Numbers

1983UH00001Reference

1984UH01280Reference

1985UH02828Reference

1986UH04797Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps35Reference

Charging volts12Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH72Reference

Questions

I bought an 1985 1510 and trans fluid was white, bad, I'm in the process of changing it, I'm seeing stuff on dipstick length differences (prior 1983ish) gets the > 9in + dipstick n newer ones supposedly should be 7-1/8 long, also amount of hyd fluid seeing 18, 19qts, also saw 6.875 gals, all I know for sure is 5 gals using the 9in dipstick Isn't or barely shows up on the stick. I found these annotations in the parts manual: SBA398400310 - Dipstick, 2WD, 9.13'' Measured from Underneath Cap; (Prod Date) Between 01-Jan-1983 and 28-Feb-1983. SBA398400350 - Dipstick, 2WD, 7.68'' Measure from Underneath Cap; 1310 - ASN UE00209, 1510 - ASN UH00206, 1710 - ASN UL00420; (Prod Date) After 01-Mar-1983. SBA398400350 - Dipstick, 4WD, (Prod Date) After 01-Jan-1983.Reference

Attachment overview

60" mid-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

Ford 770A loaderReference

Ford 770B loaderReference

BackhoeReference

In addition to the mid-mount mowing deck, the Ford 1510 was matched for the 930A rear finish mower in 59 or 72 inch widths. It could also use rear rotary cutters from 48-inch to 60-inch. The 917 flail mowers was matched in 62 or 74 inch widths. In addition to a loader and backhoe, the model 706 6-cubic-foot rear scoop was available. Up to 72-inch front blades and 84-inch rear blades could be fitted on the 1510, and a 72-inch landscape rake. Rear tillers were available in 48 and 54-inch widths. Ford listed two-bottom plows, 73-inch disc harrows, and 72-inch cultivators as matched equipment.Reference

60" Mower deck

Typemid-mount Ford 916BReference

Type3-bladeReference

Cutting width152 cmReference

DrivebeltReference

Overall width177 cmReference

Cut height3 to 8 cmReference

Ford 757A Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 757A BackhoeReference

Bucket width20 cmReference

Bucket width33 cmReference

Bucket width40 cmReference

Digging depth194 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth189 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth102 cmReference

Reach from pivot271 cmReference

Loading height177 cmReference

Dipperstick force326 kgReference

Ford 758A Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 758A BackhoeReference

Bucket width20 cmReference

Bucket width33 cmReference

Bucket width40 cmReference

Digging depth243 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth238 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth142 cmReference

Reach from pivot356 cmReference

Loading height212 cmReference

Dipperstick force329 kgReference

Ford 1510 Height

ROPS218 cmReference

2WD Exhaust184 cmReference

4WD Exhaust182 cmReference

Test results

NTTL 1500: diesel 12/4 gear 2WDReference

NTTL 1501: diesel 12/4 synchro 2WDReference

Diesel 12/4 gear 2WDOctober 17 - 25, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1500 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use5.7 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use5.3 l/hourReference

Gear 3-3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull885 kgReference

Gear 2-3 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel 12/4 synchro 2WDOctober 18 - 27, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1501 fileReference

Max pull861 kgReference

Gear 3-1 used for pull test.Reference

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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