Ford 1520 Specs, Price, Weight, HP, Attachments Information

Ford 1520 Specs – The Ford 1520 is a compact utility tractor produced by Ford. It has a 3-cylinder Shibaura diesel engine that produces 18.5-23 horsepower.

It has a fuel capacity of 7.1 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 5.8 gallons. The Ford 1520 tractor has a hydro PTO and an open-center hydraulic system and is available in two- and four-wheel drive models.

The two-wheel drive model weighs 2200 pounds. The Ford 1520 compact utility tractor is commonly known for sale, both new and used, with various attachments and at different price points.

Scroll down to learn more about the Ford 1520 Specs, price, Weight, Horsepower, Attachments, and other details. 

Ford 1520 Price

Production
Distributor	Ford
Manufacturer	Shibaura
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $13,000 in 1998

1520 Serial Numbers
Location:	Transmission housing, left side
1987	UH21001
1988	UH22102
1989	UH23801
1990	UH25507
1991	UH26935
1992	UH28254
1993	UH29228
1994	UH30030
1995	UH31125
1996	UH31815

Ford 1520 Specs

Engine Detail
Shibaura J843
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement	81.2 ci 1.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.307×3.15 inches 84 x 80 mm
Power (gross)	23 hp 17.2 kW
Compression	23:1
Rated RPM	2500
Firing order	1-2-3
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	4.2 qts 4.0 L

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

Transmission
Type	gear
Gears	9 forward and 3 reverse
Three gears and reverse with low, medium, and high range.

Transmission
Type	hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Oil capacity	23.25 qts 22.0 L

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS.

Capacity
Fuel	7.1 gal 26.9 L
Hydraulic system	5.8 gal 22.0 L

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Control	draft control Opt
Rear lift (at ends)	1934 lbs 877 kg
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm)	1637 lbs 742 kg

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
	live Opt
Rear RPM	540
Mid PTO	optional
Mid RPM	2000

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	5.8 gal 22.0 L
Pressure	2,133 psi 147.1 bar
Valves	1
Pump flow	6.4 gpm 24.2 lpm
Total flow	9.2 gpm 34.8 lpm
Steering flow	2.8 gpm 10.6 lpm

Ford 1520 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24
Lawn/turf front	23×8.50-12
	25×8.50-14
Lawn/turf rear	13.6×16

Dimensions
Wheelbase	63 inches 160 cm
Length	112.4 inches 285 cm
Width	48.4 inches 122 cm
Height (ROPS)	84.3 inches 214 cm
2WD Shipping weight	2156 lbs 977 kg
4WD Shipping weight	2278 lbs 1033 kg
2WD Ground clearance	11.6 inches 29 cm
4WD Ground clearance	11.2 inches 28 cm
2WD Front tread	39.2 to 50 inches 99 to 127 cm
4WD Front tread	42.5 inches 107 cm
2WD Rear tread	38.1 to 51.8 inches 96 to 131 cm
4WD Rear tread	44.1 to 47.1 inches 112 to 119 cm

Ford 1520 Attachments

Attachment overview

60″ mid-mount mower deck

Snowblower

Blade

Front-end loader

Backhoe

60″ Mower deck
Type	mid-mount Ford 914
	3-blade
Cutting width	60 inches 152 cm
Drive	shaft
Weight	400 lbs 181 kg
Overall width	70 inches 177 cm
Cut height	1.5 to 4 inch 3 to 10 cm

Ford 757B Backhoe
Backhoe type	Ford 757B Backhoe
Transport height	71 inches 180 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth	85 inches 215 cm
8-Foot flat digging depth	65 inches 165 cm
Loading height	72.75 inches 184 cm
Bucket Rotation	180°
Bucket force	1925 lbs 873 kg
Dipperstick force	940 lbs 426 kg