Ford 1500 Compact Utility tractor Technical Specifications
Ford 1500 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1979 – 1982.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 1500 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Ford 1500 Production
Manufacturer: |
Distributor: |
Ford
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Manufacturer: |
Shibaura
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Type: |
Compact Utility tractor
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Factory: |
Japan
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Original price: |
$6,745 (1982 )
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Ford 1500 Power
Engine: |
Engine (gross): |
19.9 hp 14.8 kW
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Engine: |
19.8 hp 14.8 kW
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PTO (claimed): |
17 hp 12.7 kW
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Ford 1500 Engine |
Shibaura 1.1L 2-cyl diesel |
Mechanical |
Chassis: |
4×2 2WD
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4×4 MFWD 4WD
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Steering: |
manual
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Brakes: |
differential mechanical drum
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Cab: |
Two-post ROPS.
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Transmission: |
12-speed
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Capacity |
Fuel: |
5.8 gal 22.0 L
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Hydraulic system: |
5.3 gal 20.1 L
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Hydraulics |
Type: |
open center
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Capacity: |
5.3 gal 20.1 L
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Tractor hitch |
Rear Type: |
I
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Rear lift (at ends): |
1,432 lbs 649 kg
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Power Take-off (PTO) |
Rear PTO: |
transmission
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Rear RPM: |
540
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Front PTO: |
optional
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Dimensions & Tires |
2WD Wheelbase: |
60.2 inches 152 cm
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4WD Wheelbase: |
59.3 inches 150 cm
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Weight: |
2144 to 2305 pounds
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Front tire: |
4.00-12
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Rear tire: |
9.5-24
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1500 Serial Numbers |
Location: |
Left side of transmission.
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1979: |
U500001
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1980: |
U503026
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1981: |
U504437
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1982: |
U505813
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1983: |
U506674
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Ford 1500 Electrical
Ground: |
negative
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Charging system: |
alternator
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Charging amps: |
35
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Battery volts: |
12
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Battery AH: |
72
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Ford 1500 Mechanical
Chassis: |
4×2 2WD
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4×4 MFWD 4WD
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Steering: |
manual
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Brakes: |
differential mechanical drum
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Cab: |
Two-post ROPS.
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Transmission: |
12-speed
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Capacity
Fuel: |
5.8 gal 22.0 L
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Hydraulic system: |
5.3 gal 20.1 L
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Hydraulics
Type: |
open center
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Capacity: |
5.3 gal 20.1 L
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Tracktor Hitch
Rear Type: |
I
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Rear lift (at ends): |
1,432 lbs 649 kg
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Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: |
transmission
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Rear RPM: |
540
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Front PTO: |
optional
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Ford 1500 Engine detail
Engine Detail |
Shibaura LET862C |
diesel |
2-cylinder |
liquid-cooled |
Displacement: |
69.2 ci 1.1 L
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Bore/Stroke: |
3.35×3.94 inches 85 x 100 mm
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Power: |
19.8 hp 14.8 kW
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Power (gross): |
19.9 hp 14.8 kW
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Air cleaner: |
oil bath
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Pre-heating: |
glow plugs
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Compression: |
21:1
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Rated RPM: |
2500
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Starter volts: |
12
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Oil capacity: |
4.5 qts 4.3 L
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Coolant capacity: |
5.6 qts 5.3 L
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Engine Oil |
Ford 1500 Transmission overview
Gears: |
12 forward and 4 reverse
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Oil capacity: |
21 qts 19.9 L
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Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges. |
Ford 1500 Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase: |
60.2 inches 152 cm
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4WD Wheelbase: |
59.3 inches 150 cm
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Length: |
110.2 inches 279 cm
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Width: |
50.5 inches 128 cm
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Height (ROPS): |
84.3 inches 214 cm
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Height (exhaust): |
75.2 inches 191 cm
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2WD Weight: |
2144 lbs 972 kg
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4WD Weight: |
2305 lbs 1045 kg
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2WD Ground clearance: |
13.8 inches 35 cm
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4WD Ground clearance: |
12.6 inches 32 cm
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2WD Front tread: |
41.3 to 43.3 inches 104 to 109 cm
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4WD Front tread: |
39.8 inches 101 cm
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Rear tread: |
41.3 to 47.3 inches 104 to 120 cm
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FAQ
Is Ford 1500 a good tractor?
The Ford 1500 is one of the great tractors in the Shibaura stable, and it has earned Shibaura a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Ford 1500 take?
Check out the Ford 1500 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Shibaura made the 1300
The Ford 1500 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1979 – 1982
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