Ford 1500: all source data

All 73 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
DistributorFord
ManufacturerShibaura
(no label)Compact Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Japan
(no label)Original price was $6,745 in 1982
Engine
(no label)Shibaura 1.1L 2-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)12-speed gear
Power
Engine (gross)19.9 hp | 14.8 kW
Engine19.8 hp | 14.8 kW
PTO (claimed)17 hp | 12.7 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Differential mechanical drum brakes
(no label)Two-post fixed ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel5.8 gal | 22.0 L
Hydraulic system5.3 gal | 20.1 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity5.3 gal | 20.1 L
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift (at ends)1,432 lbs | 649 kg
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Front PTOindependent
Clutchelectric
Front PTO Typepulley
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)60.2 inches | 152 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)59.3 inches | 150 cm
Weight2144 to 2305 pounds
Front tire4.00-12
Rear tire9.5-24
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps35
Battery volts12
Battery AH72

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Shibaura LET862C
(no label)diesel
(no label)2-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement69.2 ci | 1.1 L
Bore/Stroke3.35x3.94 inches | 85 x 100 mm
Power19.8 hp | 14.8 kW
Power (gross)19.9 hp | 14.8 kW
Air cleaneroil bath
Pre-heatingglow plugs
Compression21:1
Rated RPM2500
Starter volts12
Oil capacity4.5 qts | 4.3 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)5.6 qts | 5.3 L

Transmission

Transmission
Typegear
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity21 qts | 19.9 L
(no label)Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges.

Dimensions

Tires
2WD Ag front (2WD)4.00-12
4WD Ag front (4WD)6.00-14
Ag rear9.5-24
2WD Lawn/turf front (2WD)20x8-10
4WD Lawn/turf front (4WD)25x8.5-14
Lawn/turf rear13.6-16
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)60.2 inches | 152 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)59.3 inches | 150 cm
Length110.2 inches | 279 cm
Width50.5 inches | 128 cm
Height (ROPS)84.3 inches | 214 cm
Height (exhaust)75.2 inches | 191 cm
2WD Weight (2WD)2144 lbs | 972 kg
4WD Weight (4WD)2305 lbs | 1045 kg
2WD Ground clearance13.8 inches | 35 cm
4WD Ground clearance12.6 inches | 32 cm
2WD Front tread41.3 to 43.3 inches | 104 to 109 cm
4WD Front tread39.8 inches | 101 cm
Rear tread41.3 to 47.3 inches | 104 to 120 cm