Ford 1900 Compact Utility tractor Specs & Features

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Ford 1900 Compact Utility tractor Technical Specifications

Ford 1900 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1979 – 1983.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 1900 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 1900 Production

Manufacturer:
Distributor:	Ford
Manufacturer:	Shibaura
Type:	Compact Utility tractor
Factory:	Japan
Original price:	$8,356 (1982 )

Ford 1900 Power

Engine:
Engine (gross):	30 hp 22.4 kW
Engine:	28.7 hp 21.4 kW
Drawbar (claimed):	22 hp 16.4 kW
PTO (claimed):	26.88 hp 20.0 kW
Drawbar (tested):	22.06 hp 16.5 kW
PTO (tested):	26.88 hp 20.0 kW

Ford 1900 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	35
Battery volts:	12
Battery AH:	92

Ford 1900 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Steering:

manual

Steering:

power*Optional

Brakes:

differential mechanical drum

Cab:

Two-post ROPS.

Transmission:

12-speed

Capacity

Fuel:	7.7 gal 29.1 L
Hydraulic system:	6.4 gal 24.2 L

Hydraulics

Type:	open center
Capacity:	6.4 gal 24.2 L

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	I
Rear lift (at ends):	3,813 lbs 1729 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	transmission
	live*Optional
Rear RPM:	540
Front PTO:	optional

Ford 1900 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Shibaura LEM853
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	87.2 ci 1.4 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.35×3.31 inches 85 x 84 mm
Power:	28.7 hp 21.4 kW
Power (gross):	30 hp 22.4 kW
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Pre-heating:	glow plugs
Compression:	21:1
Rated RPM:	2800
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	6.7 qts 6.3 L
Coolant capacity:	7.2 qts 6.8 L

Ford 1900 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity:	25.4 qts 24.0 L
Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges.

Ford 1900 Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase:	63 inches 160 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	64.2 inches 163 cm
Length:	118.8 inches 301 cm
Width:	57.7 inches 146 cm
2WD Weight:	2689 lbs 1219 kg
4WD Weight:	2922 lbs 1325 kg
2WD Ground clearance:	15.2 inches 38 cm
4WD Ground clearance:	13.8 inches 35 cm
2WD Front tread:	43.5 to 57.5 inches 110 to 146 cm
4WD Front tread:	44.5 inches 113 cm
Rear tread:	45.7 to 61 inches 116 to 154 cm

Ford 1900 Height
ROPS:	86.3 inches 219 cm
2WD Exhaust:	76.8 inches 195 cm
4WD Exhaust:	77.2 inches 196 cm

Ford 1900 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1326

Nebraska Tractor Test 1326
Diesel 12-speed 2WD September 24 – October 1, 1979 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1326 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	26.88 hp 20.0 kW
Fuel use:	2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	25.68 hp 19.1 kW
Fuel use:	2.0 gal/hour 7.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	22.06 hp 16.5 kW
Fuel use:	2.1 gal/hour 7.9 l/hour
Gear 3-2 used for power test.
Max pull:	2,964 lbs 1344 kg
Gear 2-3 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford 1900 a good tractor?

The Ford 1900 is one of the great tractors in the Shibaura stable, and it has earned Shibaura a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 1900 take?

Check out the Ford 1900 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 1700

The Ford 1900 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1979 – 1983