Ford 1520 Specifications

General Information

What are the general specifications of the Ford 1520?

• Model Years: 1987 to 1995
• Series: Twenty Compact Series
• Type: Compact Utility tractor
• Manufacturer: Shibaura
• Distributor: Ford
• Built in: Japan
• Original Price: $13,000 (in 1998)

Engine

What type of engine does the Ford 1520 have?

• Model: Shibaura 1.3L 3-cylinder diesel

Transmissions

What transmission options are available?

• 9-speed gear
• Hydrostatic

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the Ford 1520?

• Engine (gross): 23 hp (17.2 kW)
• Engine (net): 22 hp (16.4 kW)
• Gear PTO (claimed): 19.5 hp (14.5 kW)
• Hydro PTO (claimed): 18.5 hp (13.8 kW)

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the Ford 1520?

• Drive: Two- or four-wheel drive
• Power steering
• Brakes: Wet disc brakes
• ROPS: Two-post

Capacity

What are the capacities of the Ford 1520?

• Fuel: 7.1 gal (26.9 L)
• Hydraulic system: 5.8 gal (22.0 L)

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications?

• Type: Open center
• Capacity: 5.8 gal (22.0 L)
• Pressure: 2,133 psi (147.1 bar)
• Valves: 1
• Pump flow: 6.4 gpm (24.2 lpm)
• Total flow: 9.2 gpm (34.8 lpm)
• Steering flow: 2.8 gpm (10.6 lpm)

Tractor Hitch

What are the hitch specifications?

• Rear Type: I
• Control: Draft control (Optional)
• Rear lift (at ends): 1934 lbs (877 kg)
• Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 1637 lbs (742 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications?

• Rear PTO: Transmission (live, optional)
• Rear RPM: 540
• Mid PTO: Optional
• Mid RPM: 2000

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes?

• Wheelbase: 63 inches (160 cm)
• Weight: 2156 to 2278 pounds
• Front tire: 5.00-15
• 2WD Rear tire: 9.5-24

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications?

• Ground: Negative
• Battery volts: 12