Tractor · 1987Unverified
Ford 1520
Ford 1520 — Twenty Compact Series · 23 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
23 hp
Weight
2156 to 2278 pounds
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Overview
DistributorFordReference
ManufacturerShibauraReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Original price was $13,000 in 1998Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference
Engine
Shibaura 1.3L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)17.2 kWReference
Engine (net)16.4 kWReference
Shibaura J843Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke84 x 80 mmReference
Power (net)16.4 kWReference
Power (gross)17.2 kWReference
Compression23:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Firing order1-2-3Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity4.0 LReference
Transmission
9-speed gearReference
hydrostaticReference
TypegearReference
Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Three gears and reverse with low, medium, and high range.Reference
TypehydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
Oil capacity22.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gear PTO (claimed)14.5 kWReference
Hydro PTO (claimed)13.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system22.0 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity22.0 LReference
Pressure147.1 barReference
Valves1Reference
Pump flow24.2 lpmReference
Total flow34.8 lpmReference
Steering flow10.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controldraft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)877 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)742 kgReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Mid PTOoptionalReference
Mid PTO Type2000Reference
Capacities
Fuel26.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase160 cmReference
Weight2156 to 2278 poundsReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
2WD Rear tire9.5-24Reference
Weight181 kgReference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
Lawn/turf front23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front25x8.50-14Reference
Lawn/turf rear13.6x16Reference
Length285 cmReference
Width122 cmReference
Height (ROPS)214 cmReference
2WD Shipping weight977 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight1033 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance29 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance28 cmReference
2WD Front tread99 to 127 cmReference
4WD Front tread107 cmReference
2WD Rear tread96 to 131 cmReference
4WD Rear tread112 to 119 cmReference
Ford 1520 attachments
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
1520 Serial Numbers
Location:Transmission housing, left sideReference
1987UH21001Reference
1988UH22102Reference
1989UH23801Reference
1990UH25507Reference
1991UH26935Reference
1992UH28254Reference
1993UH29228Reference
1994UH30030Reference
1995UH31125Reference
1996UH31815Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
60" Mower deck
Typemid-mount Ford 914Reference
Type3-bladeReference
Cutting width152 cmReference
DriveshaftReference
Overall width177 cmReference
Cut height3 to 10 cmReference
Ford 757B Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord 757B BackhoeReference
Transport height180 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth215 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth165 cmReference
Loading height184 cmReference
Bucket Rotation180°Reference
Bucket force873 kgReference
Dipperstick force426 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.