Ford 1500

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Ford 1500 tractor, a part of the Hundred compact series, was produced jointly by Ford and the Japanese manufacturer Shibaura between 1979 and 1982. It features a Shibaura LET862C two-cylinder diesel engine offering a displacement of 69.2 cubic inches and a power output of approximately 19.8 horsepower. The tractor is equipped with manual steering, a gear shift transmission providing 12 forward and 4 reverse gears, and 2WD or optional 4WD configurations. It offers a rollover protection structure (ROPS) for the operator's safety and supports various tire configurations to suit different ground conditions. This utility tractor has proven to be versatile for a range of tasks, facilitated by its category 1 three-point hitch and the standard rear PTO with an optional front PTO.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 19.8

Transmission: Gear shift

Operating Weight: 2144 to 2305

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford 1500 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Poor

Greater than 9% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 82% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Shibaura
Model: LET862C
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 2
Displacement (ci): 69.2
Bore (in): 3.35
Stroke (in): 3.94
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): 19.8

Transmission

Type: Gear shift
Forward Gears: 12
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 110.2
Width (in): -
Height (in): 84.3 with ROPS
Operating Weight (lb): 2144 to 2305

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Transmission
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): 5.6
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag (2WD): 4.00-12, Ag (4WD): 6.00-14, Turf / Lawn (2WD): 23×8.0-10, Turf / Lawn (4WD): 25×8.5-14, Ag: 9.5-24, Turf: 13.6-16
Manufacture - End Year: 1982
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: Category 1
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: ROPS
Starter Type: Electric starter
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Open center