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Tractor · 1987Unverified

Ford 1520

Name: Ford 1520
Brand: Ford

Ford 1520 — Twenty Compact Series · 23 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 1520 is a tractor model with a rating of approximately 23 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. Produced from 1987 to 1995, this model features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and four-wheel drive with a hydrostatic transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 2156 to 2278 pounds. It is suitable for operations on areas up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

113 rows

Recorded power

23 hp

Transmissions

9-speed gear

Production years

1987-1995

Verified variants

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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.

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