Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $8,356 in 1982 |
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| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 1.4L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.35x3.31 inches (85 x 84 mm) |
| Compression | 21:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 7.2 qts (6.8 L) |
| Description | Shibaura LEM853 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 87.2 ci (1.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 6.7 qts (6.3 L) |
| Power | 28.7 hp (21.4 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2800 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 22.06 hp (16.5 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 26.88 hp (20.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 26.88 hp (20.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges. |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 25.4 qts (24.0 L) |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential mechanical drum brakes / Two-post fixed ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
Capacity
| Fuel | 7.7 gal (29.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 6.4 gal (24.2 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 6.4 gal (24.2 L) |
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| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3813 lbs (1729 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | electric |
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| Engine RPM | 2540@2452 |
| Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 92 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 35 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 43.5 to 57.5 inches (110 to 146 cm) |
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| 2WD Ground clearance | 15.2 inches (38 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 2689 lbs (1219 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 13.8 inches (35 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 2922 lbs (1325 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 64.2 inches (163 cm) |
| Length | 118.8 inches (301 cm) |
| Rear tread | 45.7 to 61 inches (116 to 154 cm) |
| Width | 57.7 inches (146 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 64.2 inches (163 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 12.4x24 |
| Weight | 2689 to 2922 pounds |
| 2WD Ag front | 5.00-15 |
| 2WD Lawn/turf front | 20x8-10 |
| 4WD Ag front | 6.00x16 |
| 4WD Lawn/turf front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4x24 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
1900 Serial Numbers
| 1979 | U900001 |
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| 1980 | U903187 |
| 1981 | U905826 |
| 1982 | U908557 |
| 1983 | U911488 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Transmission housing on left side |
Ford 1900 Height
| 2WD Exhaust | 76.8 inches (195 cm) |
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| 4WD Exhaust | 77.2 inches (196 cm) |
| ROPS | 86.3 inches (219 cm) |
Ford 1900 attachments
| Description | 60" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / front-end loader / backhoe |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1326
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 2WDSeptember 24 - October 1, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1326 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-2 used for power test. / Gear 2-3 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 2.2 gal/hour (8.3 l/hour) / 2.0 gal/hour (7.6 l/hour) / 2.1 gal/hour (7.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 22.06 hp (16.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,964 lbs (1344 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 26.88 hp (20.0 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 25.68 hp (19.1 kW) |
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 12.4-24 rear tires. |
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