Tractor · 1983Unverified
Ford 1510
Ford 1510 — Ten Compact Series · 22 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
22 hp
Max power
12.0 kW
Weight
1040 kg
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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.