Ford

1520

Horsepower
23hp
Production
1987–1995
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$13,000 (1998)
EngineShibaura 1.3L 3-cyl diesel
Tractor TypeCompact Utility
SeriesTwenty Compact Series
Manufacture LocationJapan

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo- or four-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakeswet disc
Rops Typetwo-post

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic Valves1
Hydraulic Pump Flow6.4 gpm (24.2 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure2,133 psi (147.1 bar)
Hydraulic System Capacity5.8 gal (22 L)

PTO & Hitch

Rear Hitch TypeI
Rear Lift1,934 lbs (877 kg)
Hitch Controldraft control (optional)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops7.1 gal (26.9 L)

Other

DistributorFord
Total Flow9.2 gpm (34.8 lpm)
Steering Flow2.8 gpm (10.6 lpm)
Rear Lift 24in1,637 lbs (742 kg)
Hydro PTO Claimed18.5 hp (13.8 kW)

Engine

EngineShibaura J843
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement81.2 ci (1.3 L)
Bore3.31 in (84 mm)
Bore Stroke3.307x3.15 in (84 x 80 mm)
Stroke3.15 in (80 mm)
Compression Ratio23
Power Gross23 hp (17.2 kW)
Power Net22 hp (16.4 kW)
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Coolant Capacity4.2 qts (4 L)
Firing Order1-2-3
Rated2,500 RPM

Dimensions

Length112.4 in (285 cm)
Width48.4 in (122 cm)
Height Rops84.3 in (214 cm)
Wheelbase63 in (160 cm)
Ground Clearance11.2 in (28 cm)
Front Tread42.5 in (107 cm)
Front Tread Range39.2 to 50 inches 99 to 127 cm
Rear Tread44.1 in (112 cm)
Rear Tread Range44.1 to 47.1 inches 112 to 119 cm
Shipping Weight2,278 lbs (1,033 kg)
Tires Ag Front6-14
Tires Ag Rear9.5-24
Tires Lawn Front23x8.50-12
Tires Lawn Rear13.6x16

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Gears9 forward and 3 reverse
Gear RangesThree gears and reverse with low, medium, and high range.

Available Attachments

60" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBladeFront-end loaderBackhoe
Backhoe ModelFord 757B Backhoe
Mower Deck60 in (152 cm)
Mower Deck Typemid-mount
Mower Deck BrandFord
Cutting Width60 in (152 cm)
Cut Height Max4 in (10 cm)
Cut Height Min1.5 in (3 cm)
Loading Height72.75 in (184 cm)
Mower Deck Weight400 lbs (181 kg)
Bucket Rotation180 °
Mower Decks Blade Count3
Backhoe Bucket Force1,925 lbs (873 kg)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force940 lbs (426 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height71 in (180 cm)
Mower Deck Overall Width70 in (177 cm)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth85 in (215 cm)
Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth65 in (165 cm)