Ford 1510 Compact Utility tractor Specs & Features

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Ford 1510 Compact Utility tractor Technical Specifications

Ford 1510 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1983 – 1986.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 1510 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 1510 Production

Manufacturer:
Distributor:	Ford
Manufacturer:	Shibaura
Type:	Compact Utility tractor
Factory:	Japan
Original price:	$8,000 (1986 )

Ford 1510 Power

Engine:
Engine (net):	22 hp 16.4 kW
PTO (claimed):	19.5 hp 14.5 kW
Drawbar (tested):	16.30 hp 12.2 kW
PTO (tested):	19.98 hp 14.9 kW

Ford 1510 Electrical

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

Ford 1510 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Final drives:

spur gear

Differential lock:

mechanical rear

Steering:

manual

Steering:

power*Optional

Brakes:

differential mechanical drum

Cab:

Two-post fixed ROPS.

Transmissions:

12-speed unsynchronized gear

12-speed partially synchronized

Capacity

Fuel:	6.9 gal 26.1 L
Hydraulic system:	6.875 gal 26.0 L *Official Ford literature list capacities between 4.5 and 6.875 US gallons, depending on year and revision date.

Hydraulics

Type:	open center
Capacity:	6.875 gal 26.0 L *Official Ford literature list capacities between 4.5 and 6.875 US gallons, depending on year and revision date.
Pressure:	2133 psi 147.1 bar
Total flow:	6.6 gpm 25.0 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	I
Rear lift (at ends):	1432 lbs 649 kg
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm):	1160 lbs 526 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	transmission
	live*Optional
Rear RPM:	540
Engine RPM:	540@2422

Ford 1510 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Shibaura K773
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	68.16 ci 1.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.03×3.15 inches 77 x 80 mm
Fuel use:	1.474 gal/hour 5.6 l/hour
Air cleaner:	dry
Pre-heating:	glow plugs
Compression:	23:1
Rated RPM:	2800
Idle RPM:	800-3000
Torque:	43 lb-ft 58.3 Nm
Torque RPM:	1600
Firing order:	1-2-3
Starter:	electric, Hitachi
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	4.2 qts 4.0 L
Coolant capacity:	3.8 qts 3.6 L
Intake valve clearance:	0.008 inches 0.203 mm *Cold
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.008 inches 0.203 mm *Cold

Ford 1510 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	unsynchronized gear
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	216mm dry disc
Oil capacity:	27.5 qts 26.0 L *Official Ford literature list capacities between 18 and 27.5 US quarts, depending on year and revision date. The 27.5 quart figure includes hydraulics and power steering.
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.

Ford 1510 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	63 inches 160 cm
Length:	111.6 inches 283 cm
2WD Width:	50.3 inches 127 cm
4WD Width:	50.5 inches 128 cm
Operating weight:	2293 lbs 1040 kg
Ballasted weight:	3205 lbs 1453 kg
2WD Ground clearance:	13 inches 33 cm
4WD Ground clearance:	11.2 inches 28 cm
2WD Front tread:	39.4 to 52 inches 100 to 132 cm
4WD Front tread:	42.1 inches 106 cm
2WD Rear tread:	41.2 to 52 inches 104 to 132 cm
4WD Rear tread:	41.3 to 47.3 inches 104 to 120 cm

Ford 1510 Height
2WD Steering wheel:	56.2 inches 142 cm
4WD Steering wheel:	56.1 inches 142 cm
ROPS:	85.9 inches 218 cm
2WD Exhaust:	72.5 inches 184 cm
4WD Exhaust:	72 inches 182 cm

Ford 1510 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1500

Nebraska Tractor Test 1500
Diesel 12/4 gear 2WD October 17 – 25, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1500 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	19.72 hp 14.7 kW
Fuel use:	1.5 gal/hour 5.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	20.45 hp 15.2 kW
Fuel use:	1.5 gal/hour 5.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	16.15 hp 12.0 kW
Fuel use:	1.4 gal/hour 5.3 l/hour
Gear 3-3 used for power test.
Max pull:	1952 lbs 885 kg
Gear 2-3 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1501

Nebraska Tractor Test 1501
Diesel 12/4 synchro 2WD October 18 – 27, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1501 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	19.98 hp 14.9 kW
Fuel use:	1.5 gal/hour 5.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	18.68 hp 13.9 kW
Fuel use:	1.4 gal/hour 5.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	16.30 hp 12.2 kW
Fuel use:	1.5 gal/hour 5.7 l/hour
Gear 3-3 used for power test.
Max pull:	1900 lbs 861 kg
Gear 3-1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford 1510 a good tractor?

The Ford 1510 is one of the great tractors in the Shibaura stable, and it has earned Shibaura a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 1510 take?

Check out the Ford 1510 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 1310

The Ford 1510 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1983 – 1986