Ford 1520


Ford 1520 tractor photo
1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
Series map:
1320
1520
1620
20.0hp
23.0hp
27.3hp
Production
DistributorFord
ManufacturerShibaura
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $13,000 in 1998
Ford 1520 Engine
Shibaura 1.3L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford 1520 Power
Engine (gross)23 hp
17.2 kW
Engine (net)22 hp
16.4 kW
Gear PTO (claimed)19.5 hp
14.5 kW
Hydro PTO (claimed)18.5 hp
13.8 kW
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel7.1 gal
26.9 L
Hydraulic system5.8 gal
22.0 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity5.8 gal
22.0 L
Pressure2,133 psi
147.1 bar
Valves1
Pump flow6.4 gpm
24.2 lpm
Total flow9.2 gpm
34.8 lpm
Steering flow2.8 gpm
10.6 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Controldraft control OptOptional
Rear lift (at ends)1934 lbs
877 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1637 lbs
742 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
 live OptOptional
Rear RPM540
Mid PTOoptional
Mid RPM2000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase63 inches
160 cm
Weight2156 to 2278 pounds
Front tire5.00-15
2WD Rear tire9.5-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
Ford 1520 attachments
60" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
front-end loader
backhoe
Attachment details ...
1520 Serial Numbers
Location:Transmission housing, left side
1987UH21001
1988UH22102
1989UH23801
1990UH25507
1991UH26935
1992UH28254
1993UH29228
1994UH30030
1995UH31125
1996UH31815

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
References
1520 references literature
Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau
Mid-Mount Finishing Mower published in 1988, by Ford
12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesels published in 1987, by Ford
12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1988, by Ford
12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1993, by Ford
Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1994, by Ford
Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1995, by Ford
Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford
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