Tractor · 1979Unverified
Ford 1900
Ford 1900 — Hundred Compact Series · 30 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
30 hp
Max power
16.5 kW
Weight
2689 to 2922 pounds
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Overview
DistributorFordReference
ManufacturerShibauraReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Original price was $8,356 in 1982Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Differential mechanical drum brakesReference
Two-post fixed ROPS.Reference
Engine
Shibaura 1.4L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)22.4 kWReference
Engine21.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)16.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)16.5 kWReference
Shibaura LEM853Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke85 x 84 mmReference
Power21.4 kWReference
Power (gross)22.4 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Pre-heatingglow plugsReference
Compression21:1Reference
Rated RPM2800Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity6.3 LReference
Coolant capacity6.8 LReference
Power at rated engine speed20.0 kWReference
Max power16.5 kWReference
Transmission
12-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity24.0 LReference
Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)20.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)20.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system24.2 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity24.2 LReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear lift (at ends)1729 kgReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM2540@2452Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Front PTO TypepulleyReference
Power at rated PTO speed19.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel29.1 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase160 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase163 cmReference
Weight2689 to 2922 poundsReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire12.4x24Reference
2WD Ag front5.00-15Reference
4WD Ag front6.00x16Reference
Ag rear12.4x24Reference
2WD Lawn/turf front20x8-10Reference
4WD Lawn/turf front6.00-16Reference
Lawn/turf rear13.6-16Reference
Length301 cmReference
Width146 cmReference
2WD Weight1219 kgReference
4WD Weight1325 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance38 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance35 cmReference
2WD Front tread110 to 146 cmReference
4WD Front tread113 cmReference
Rear tread116 to 154 cmReference
Ford 1900 attachments
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
1900 Serial Numbers
Location:Transmission housing on left sideReference
1979U900001Reference
1980U903187Reference
1981U905826Reference
1982U908557Reference
1983U911488Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps35Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH92Reference
Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
Ford listed several mowers for the 1900. Finish mowers were a 60-inch mid-mount and 59 or 72 inch rear. Rough cutting was possible with a 60-inch rotary cutter or a flail mower in 62 or 74 inch widths. Either a 72 or 84-inch blade, plus a 65 or 72-inch Gannon box scraper could be fitted. Soil work was possible with 48 and 54 inch tillers. The model 725 rear trencher was available, with capabilities of 8/60, 10/48, or 12/36 inches (width/depth).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
Ford 1900 Height
ROPS219 cmReference
2WD Exhaust195 cmReference
4WD Exhaust196 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 12-speed 2WDSeptember 24 - October 1, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1326 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use8.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use7.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use7.9 l/hourReference
Gear 3-2 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1344 kgReference
Gear 2-3 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 12.4-24 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.