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Ford 1510



Ford 1510 tractor photo
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
Series map:
1310
1510
1710
19.0hp
22.0hp
26.0hp
Production
DistributorFord
ManufacturerShibaura
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $8,000 in 1986
Ford 1510 Engine
Shibaura 1.1L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford 1510 Transmissions
12-speed unsynchronized gear
12-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...
Ford 1510 Power
Engine (net)22 hp
16.4 kW
PTO (claimed)19.5 hp
14.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)16.30 hp
12.2 kW
PTO (tested)19.98 hp
14.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drivesspur gear
Differential lockmechanical rear
Steeringmanual
Steeringpower OptOptional
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Two-post fixed ROPS.
Photos
Ford 1510
Ford 1510 photos...
Capacity
Fuel6.9 gal
26.1 L
Hydraulic system6.875 gal*Official Ford literature list capacities between 4.5 and 6.875 US gallons, depending on year and revision date.
26.0 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity6.875 gal*Official Ford literature list capacities between 4.5 and 6.875 US gallons, depending on year and revision date.
26.0 L
Pressure2133 psi
147.1 bar
Total flow6.6 gpm
25.0 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift (at ends)1432 lbs
649 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1160 lbs
526 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
 live OptOptional
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@2422
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase63 inches
160 cm
Weight2293 lbs
1040 kg
Front tire4.00-15
Rear tire9.5-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
Ford 1510 attachments
60" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
front-end loader
backhoe
Attachment details ...
1510 Serial Number Location
Ford 1510 serial number location
Transmission housing on left side.
1510 Serial Numbers
1983UH00001
1984UH01280
1985UH02828
1986UH04797

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps35
Charging volts12
Battery volts12
Battery AH72
Questions
I bought an 1985 1510 and trans fluid was white, bad, I'm in the process of changing it, I'm seeing stuff on dipstick length differences (prior 1983ish) gets the > 9in + dipstick n newer ones supposedly should be 7-1/8 long, also amount of hyd fluid seeing 18, 19qts, also saw 6.875 gals, all I know for sure is 5 gals using the 9in dipstick Isn't or barely shows up on the stick.

I found these annotations in the parts manual: SBA398400310 - Dipstick, 2WD, 9.13'' Measured from Underneath Cap; (Prod Date) Between 01-Jan-1983 and 28-Feb-1983. SBA398400350 - Dipstick, 2WD, 7.68'' Measure from Underneath Cap; 1310 - ASN UE00209, 1510 - ASN UH00206, 1710 - ASN UL00420; (Prod Date) After 01-Mar-1983. SBA398400350 - Dipstick, 4WD, (Prod Date) After 01-Jan-1983.

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References
1510 references literature
Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau
Farm Loaders published in 1988, by Ford
Mid-Mount Finishing Mowers published in 1987, by Ford
1000 Series Tractors published in 1985, by Ford
1000 Series Tractors published in 1987, by Ford
Salesman's Reference published in 1986, by Ford
Repair Manual 1010 Series Tractors (SE 4301) published in 1986
Sales Reference Guide published in 1986, by Ford
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