Ford 1520

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 1520 is a utility tractor made from 1987 to 1995. It's a small, lightweight tractor with a 2WD chassis and power steering. The tractor has a 9-forward and 3-reverse gear transmission, making it easy to choose the right speed for different jobs.

Under the hood, the Ford 1520 has a Shibaura J843 diesel engine. This engine has 3 cylinders and is liquid-cooled. It produces 22 hp at 2500 rpm, which is below average power for tractors. The engine size is also smaller than most, but it's good for light farm work. The tractor has a Category I hitch that can lift up to 1934 lb, which is above average. It also has a 540 rpm PTO for running tools. The Ford 1520 is compact, measuring 112.2 inches long, 48 inches wide, and 84.3 inches tall. It weighs 2156 lb, making it lighter than most tractors. This tractor is great for small farms or as a helper tractor on bigger farms.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 22 hp (16.4 kW)

Transmission: Gear type

Operating Weight: 2156 lb (978 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford 1520 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford 1520 is Below Average. It is greater than 14% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford 1520 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 1520 is Below Average. It is greater than 16% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford 1520 is Average. It is greater than 62% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Shibaura
Model
J843
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement
81 ci (1.3 L)
Bore
3.31 in (84.0 mm)
Stroke
3.15 in (80.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2500
Power Output
22 hp (16.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear type
Forward Gears
9
Reverse Gears
3