Ford 1500

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
Manufacturer: Shibaura
Type: Compact Utility tractor
Factory: Japan
Original price: $6,745 (1982 )


Ford 1500 Power









Engine:
Engine (gross): 19.9 hp
14.8 kW
Engine: 19.8 hp
14.8 kW
PTO (claimed): 17 hp
12.7 kW







Ford 1500 Engine
Shibaura 1.1L 2-cyl diesel























Mechanical
Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: manual
Brakes: differential mechanical drum
Cab: Two-post ROPS.
Transmission: 12-speed




Ford 1500 photos…










Capacity
Fuel: 5.8 gal
22.0 L
Hydraulic system: 5.3 gal
20.1 L










Hydraulics
Type: open center
Capacity: 5.3 gal
20.1 L










Tractor hitch
Rear Type: I
Rear lift (at ends): 1,432 lbs
649 kg













Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: transmission
Rear RPM: 540
Front PTO: optional




















Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase: 60.2 inches
152 cm
4WD Wheelbase: 59.3 inches
150 cm
Weight: 2144 to 2305 pounds
Front tire: 4.00-12
Rear tire: 9.5-24























1500 Serial Numbers
Location: Left side of transmission.
1979: U500001
1980: U503026
1981: U504437
1982: U505813
1983: U506674

Ford 1500 Electrical
















Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 35
Battery volts: 12
Battery AH: 72

Ford 1500 Mechanical





















Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: manual
Brakes: differential mechanical drum
Cab: Two-post ROPS.
Transmission: 12-speed

Capacity







Fuel: 5.8 gal
22.0 L
Hydraulic system: 5.3 gal
20.1 L

Hydraulics







Type: open center
Capacity: 5.3 gal
20.1 L

Tracktor Hitch







Rear Type: I
Rear lift (at ends): 1,432 lbs
649 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)










Rear PTO: transmission
Rear RPM: 540
Front PTO: optional

Ford 1500 Engine detail











































Engine Detail
Shibaura LET862C
diesel
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 69.2 ci
1.1 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.35×3.94 inches
85 x 100 mm
Power: 19.8 hp
14.8 kW
Power (gross): 19.9 hp
14.8 kW
Air cleaner: oil bath
Pre-heating: glow plugs
Compression: 21:1
Rated RPM: 2500
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 4.5 qts
4.3 L
Coolant capacity: 5.6 qts
5.3 L



Ford 1500 Transmission overview

Engine Oil








Gears: 12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity: 21 qts
19.9 L
Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges.

Ford 1500 Dimensions








































2WD Wheelbase: 60.2 inches
152 cm
4WD Wheelbase: 59.3 inches
150 cm
Length: 110.2 inches
279 cm
Width: 50.5 inches
128 cm
Height (ROPS): 84.3 inches
214 cm
Height (exhaust): 75.2 inches
191 cm
2WD Weight: 2144 lbs
972 kg
4WD Weight: 2305 lbs
1045 kg
2WD Ground clearance: 13.8 inches
35 cm
4WD Ground clearance: 12.6 inches
32 cm
2WD Front tread: 41.3 to 43.3 inches
104 to 109 cm
4WD Front tread: 39.8 inches
101 cm
Rear tread: 41.3 to 47.3 inches
104 to 120 cm

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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