Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $8,000 in 1986 |
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| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 1.1L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.03x3.15 inches (77 x 80 mm) |
| Compression | 23:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 3.8 qts (3.6 L) |
| Description | Shibaura K773 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 68.16 ci (1.1 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.008 inches*Cold (0.203 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Fuel use | 1.474 gal/hour (5.6 l/hour) |
| Idle RPM | 800-3000 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.008 inches*Cold (0.203 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 4.2 qts (4.0 L) |
| Power (net) | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2800 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 43 lb-ft (58.3 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 16.30 hp (12.2 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 19.5 hp (14.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 19.98 hp (14.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 216mm dry disc |
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| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 18 qts*On two-wheel drive tractors built in January and February of 1983. (17.0 L) |
| Type | unsynchronized gear / partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 12-speed unsynchronized gear / 12-speed partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 12-speed unsynchronized gear / 12-speed partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential mechanical drum brakes / Two-post fixed ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
Capacity
| Fuel | 6.9 gal (26.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 6.875 gal*Official Ford literature list capacities between 4.5 and 6.875 US gallons, depending on year and revision date. (26.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 6.875 gal*Official Ford literature list capacities between 4.5 and 6.875 US gallons, depending on year and revision date. (26.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2133 psi (147.1 bar) |
| Total flow | 6.6 gpm (25.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1160 lbs (526 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 1432 lbs (649 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2422 |
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| 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 |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 39.4 to 52 inches (100 to 132 cm) |
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| 2WD Ground clearance | 13 inches (33 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tread | 41.2 to 52 inches (104 to 132 cm) |
| 2WD Width | 50.3 inches (127 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 42.1 inches (106 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 11.2 inches (28 cm) |
| 4WD Rear tread | 41.3 to 47.3 inches (104 to 120 cm) |
| 4WD Width | 50.5 inches (128 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 3205 lbs (1453 kg) |
| Length | 111.6 inches (283 cm) |
| Operating weight | 2293 lbs (1040 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
| Weight | 2293 lbs (1040 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Ag front | 4.00-15 (2WD) |
| Ag rear | 9.5-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 25x8.50-12 (2WD) |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6x16 |
1510 Serial Number Location
| Description | Transmission housing on left side. |
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1510 Serial Numbers
| 1983 | UH00001 |
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| 1984 | UH01280 |
| 1985 | UH02828 |
| 1986 | UH04797 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Ford 1510 Height
| 2WD Exhaust | 72.5 inches (184 cm) |
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| 2WD Steering wheel | 56.2 inches (142 cm) |
| 4WD Exhaust | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| 4WD Steering wheel | 56.1 inches (142 cm) |
| ROPS | 85.9 inches (218 cm) |
Ford 1510 attachments
| Description | 60" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / front-end loader / backhoe |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1500
| Description | Diesel 12/4 gear 2WDOctober 17 - 25, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1500 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-3 used for power test. / Gear 2-3 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 1.5 gal/hour (5.7 l/hour) / 1.5 gal/hour (5.7 l/hour) / 1.4 gal/hour (5.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 16.15 hp (12.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 1952 lbs (885 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 19.72 hp (14.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 20.45 hp (15.2 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1501
| Description | Diesel 12/4 synchro 2WDOctober 18 - 27, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1501 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-3 used for power test. / Gear 3-1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 1.5 gal/hour (5.7 l/hour) / 1.4 gal/hour (5.3 l/hour) / 1.5 gal/hour (5.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 16.30 hp (12.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 1900 lbs (861 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 19.98 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 18.68 hp (13.9 kW) |
References
| Description | 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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Speeds
| Description | With 9.5-24 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 1500: diesel 12/4 gear 2WD / NTTL 1501: diesel 12/4 synchro 2WD |
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