Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $6,257 in 1982 |
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| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 0.8L 2-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.15x3.15 inches (80 x 80 mm) |
| Compression | 23:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 4.2 qts (4.0 L) |
| Description | Shibaura LEK802D / diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 49.1 ci (0.8 L) |
| Oil capacity | 4.5 qts (4.3 L) |
| Power | 15.3 hp (11.4 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 13.5 hp (10.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges. |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 21 qts (19.9 L) |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Manual steering / Differential mechanical drum brakes / Two-post fixed ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 5.8 gal (22.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 5.3 gal (20.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 5.3 gal (20.1 L) |
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| Pressure | 2136 psi (147.3 bar) |
| Pump flow | 4.75 gpm (18.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1432 lbs (649 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | overrunning |
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| Front PTO | optional |
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 72 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 41.3 to 43.3 inches (104 to 109 cm) |
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| 2WD Ground clearance | 13 inches (33 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 1873 lbs (849 kg) |
| 4WD Front tread | 39.8 inches (101 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 11.8 inches (29 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 2139 lbs (970 kg) |
| Height (exhaust) | 71.9 inches (182 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 83.8 inches (212 cm) |
| Length | 105.6 inches (268 cm) |
| Rear tread | 41.3 to 47.3 inches (104 to 120 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 56.7 inches (144 cm) |
| Width | 49.7 inches (126 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 8.3-24 |
| Weight | 1873 to 2139 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 56.7 inches (144 cm) |
| 2WD Ag front | 4.00-12 |
| 2WD Lawn/turf front | 20x8-10 |
| 4WD Ag front | 6.00-14 |
| 4WD Lawn/turf front | 25x8.5-14 |
| Ag rear | 8.3-24 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
1300 Serial Numbers
| 1979 | U300001 |
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| 1980 | U302697 |
| 1981 | U303446 |
| 1982 | --- |
| 1983 | U304962 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Transmission housing, left side |
Ford 1300 attachments
| Description | 60" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau / Farm Loaders published in 1982, by Ford / 1000 Series Tractors published in 1979, by Ford / 1000 Series Tractors published in 1981, by Ford |
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Speeds
| Description | With 8.3-24 rear tires. |
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