Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $6,745 in 1982 |
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| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 1.1L 2-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.35x3.94 inches (85 x 100 mm) |
| Compression | 21:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 5.6 qts (5.3 L) |
| Description | Shibaura LET862C / diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 69.2 ci (1.1 L) |
| Oil capacity | 4.5 qts (4.3 L) |
| Power | 19.8 hp (14.8 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 19.9 hp (14.8 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 19.9 hp (14.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 17 hp (12.7 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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| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1,432 lbs (649 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | electric |
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| Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 72 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 35 |
| 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 | 13.8 inches (35 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 2144 lbs (972 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 60.2 inches (152 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 39.8 inches (101 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 12.6 inches (32 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 2305 lbs (1045 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 59.3 inches (150 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 75.2 inches (191 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 84.3 inches (214 cm) |
| Length | 110.2 inches (279 cm) |
| Rear tread | 41.3 to 47.3 inches (104 to 120 cm) |
| Width | 50.5 inches (128 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 60.2 inches (152 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 59.3 inches (150 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
| Weight | 2144 to 2305 pounds |
| 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 | 9.5-24 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
1500 Serial Numbers
| 1979 | U500001 |
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| 1980 | U503026 |
| 1981 | U504437 |
| 1982 | U505813 |
| 1983 | U506674 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Left side of transmission. |
Ford 1500 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 9.5-24 rear tires. |
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