Overview
The Ford 1520 is a compact utility tractor manufactured by Shibaura in Japan between 1987 and 1995. It is powered by a 1.3L three-cylinder diesel engine rated at 23 gross horsepower and was offered in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. The tractor features either a 9-speed gear or a hydrostatic transmission and is equipped with a Category I rear hitch with a lift capacity of up to 1,934 pounds at the ends.
Ideal Applications
Engine Specifications and Power:
The liquid-cooled Shibaura J843 diesel engine produces 23 gross horsepower at a rated 2500 RPM and provides a claimed 19.5 PTO horsepower for gear-driven models.
Hydraulic and Hitch Performance:
The open center hydraulic system delivers a total flow of 9.2 gpm and supports a rear lift capacity of 1,637 pounds at 24 inches behind the lift points.
Transmission and Mechanical Layout:
Operational configurations include a 9-speed gear transmission with three ranges or a three-range hydrostatic drive, paired with standard power steering and wet disc brakes.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $13,000 in 1998 |
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| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 1.3L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.15 inches (84 x 80 mm) |
| Compression | 23:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 4.2 qts (4.0 L) |
| Description | Shibaura J843 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 81.2 ci (1.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Power (gross) | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
| Power (net) | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| 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) |
Transmission
| Description | Three gears and reverse with low, medium, and high range. |
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| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse / infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Oil capacity | 23.25 qts (22.0 L) |
| Type | gear / hydrostatic |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 9-speed gear |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 9-speed gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 5.8 gal (22.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 5.8 gal (22.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2,133 psi (147.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 6.4 gpm (24.2 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 2.8 gpm (10.6 lpm) |
| Total flow | 9.2 gpm (34.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 |
Hitch
| Control | draft control OptOptional |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1637 lbs (742 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1934 lbs (877 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Mid PTO | optional |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 39.2 to 50 inches (99 to 127 cm) |
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| 2WD Ground clearance | 11.6 inches (29 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tread | 38.1 to 51.8 inches (96 to 131 cm) |
| 2WD Shipping weight | 2156 lbs (977 kg) |
| 4WD Front tread | 42.5 inches (107 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 11.2 inches (28 cm) |
| 4WD Rear tread | 44.1 to 47.1 inches (112 to 119 cm) |
| 4WD Shipping weight | 2278 lbs (1033 kg) |
| Height (ROPS) | 84.3 inches (214 cm) |
| Length | 112.4 inches (285 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Width | 48.4 inches (122 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Weight | 2156 to 2278 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6x16 |
1520 Serial Numbers
| 1987 | UH21001 |
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| 1988 | UH22102 |
| 1989 | UH23801 |
| 1990 | UH25507 |
| 1991 | UH26935 |
| 1992 | UH28254 |
| 1993 | UH29228 |
| 1994 | UH30030 |
| 1995 | UH31125 |
| 1996 | UH31815 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Transmission housing, left side |
Ford 1520 attachments
| Description | 60" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau / Mid-Mount Finishing Mower published in 1988, by Ford / 12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesels published in 1987, by Ford / 12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1988, by Ford / 12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1993, by Ford / Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1994, by Ford / Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1995, by Ford / Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford |
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