Ford 1520

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Ford 1520 is a 2WD or 4WD compact utility tractor from the Twenty Compact series, manufactured by Shibaura in Japan for Ford from 1987 to 1995. It features a Shibaura J843 three-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 81.2 cubic inches and power output of 22 horsepower. Available transmissions include a gear type with 9 forward and 3 reverse gears, as well as a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse. This model offers functional versatility with a wet disc brake system, power steering, and an open operator station with two-post ROPS. It operates on ag tires, with a 5.00-15 front tire size for the 2WD variant and a 9.5-24 rear tire size, supporting various operational needs. With a solid 63-inch wheelbase and hitch category I, the tractor also includes a PTO system capable of 540 rpm standard or an optional 2000 rpm for the middle PTO, complemented by an open-center hydraulic system.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 22

Transmission: Gear type or Hydrostatic

Operating Weight: 2156 (2WD), 2278 (4WD)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Lift Capacity: 1934 lbs

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Ford 1520 Tractor

Ford 1520 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Below Average

Greater than 13% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Average

Greater than 33% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 70% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Shibaura
Model: J843
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 81.2
Bore (in): 3.307
Stroke (in): 3.15
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): 22

Transmission

Type: Gear type or Hydrostatic
Forward Gears: 9 (Gear type)
Reverse Gears: 3 (Gear type)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 112.2
Width (in): 48
Height (in): 84.3
Operating Weight (lb): 2156 (2WD), 2278 (4WD)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Transmission or live (option)
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 2000 (Optional middle PTO)
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 4.2
Front Tire Diameter (in): 15 (2WD), Unknown (4WD)
Front Tire Width (in): 5.00 (2WD), Unknown (4WD)
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 24
Rear Tire Width (in): 9.5
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1995
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: I
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): 1934 lbs
Operator Station Type: Open operator station with two-post ROPS
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Open center