- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1979–1982
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 1500 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LET-862 C two-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 19.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
19.2 hp
14.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1500”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 2,138 lb
- 3-point lift
- 1,429 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 6.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Ford 1500 (A) specs: key facts
The Ford 1500 (A) was built from 1979 to 1982.
The Ford 1500 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 14.3 kW (19.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 1500 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Ford 1500 (A) has a ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LET-862 C engine, a 2-cylinder 1.14 L diesel unit.
The Ford 1500 (A) weighs 970 kg (2,138 lb) unladen.
The Ford 1500 (A) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 1500 (A) lifts 648 kg (1,429 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 1500 (A) delivers 23.5 L/min (6.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1500”
How does the 1500 (A) compare with its class?
- Strength:
Twelve forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 6 across the 64 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 22 L fuel tank is low for its class — 37% below the median of 35 L across the 57 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 67 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 1500 (A) have?
The only figure for the 1500 (A) is 19.2 hp (14.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1500”
What engine is in a 1500 (A)?
A 1500 (A) has an ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LET-862 C, a 2-cylinder 1.14 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LET-862 C |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 2, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 69.4 ci · 1.14 L |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1500”
How much will a 1500 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 1500 (A) lifts 1,429 lb (648 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 6.2 gpm · 23.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 1,429 lb · 648 kg |
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,955 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1500”
What transmission does a 1500 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 1500 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated drum brake acting on rear wheels as individual wheel brake |
| Steering | Mechanical steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1500”
How much does a 1500 (A) weigh?
A 1500 (A) weighs 2,138 lb (970 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 2,138 lb · 970 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in · 1,520 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 109.8 in · 2,790 mm |
| Width | 50.4 in · 1,280 mm |
| Height | 84.3 in · 2,140 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 in · 350 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 40.9–42.9 in · 1,040–1,090 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 40.9–47.2 in · 1,040–1,200 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1500”
What oil does a 1500 (A) take, and how much?
A 1500 (A) engine takes 4.4 qt (4.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 4.4 qt · 4.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1500” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 21.0 qt · 19.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1500” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 5.6 qt · 5.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1500” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1500 (A)?
Within 10% of its 19.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 1310 (A)19 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1986Side by side with the 1500 (A) →
- Ford 1320 (A)19 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1998Side by side with the 1500 (A) →
- SOMECA SOM-27119.7 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1965Side by side with the 1500 (A) →
- International Harvester 18417.7 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1980Side by side with the 1500 (A) →
- Warchalowski WT-2117.7 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1969Side by side with the 1500 (A) →
Common questions about the Ford 1500 (A)
Is a 1500 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 1500 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 1500 (A) have?
A 1500 (A) has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1500”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 1500 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110277 · revision 918394. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document