- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1987–1998
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 1520 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA J-843 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 23.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
23.7 hp
17.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1520”, 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
- 2,174 lb
- 3-point lift
- 1,929 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Ford 1520 (A) specs: key facts
The Ford 1520 (A) was built from 1987 to 1998.
The Ford 1520 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 17.7 kW (23.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 1520 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Ford 1520 (A) has a ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA J-843 engine, a 3-cylinder 1.33 L diesel unit.
The Ford 1520 (A) weighs 986 kg (2,174 lb) unladen.
The Ford 1520 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 1520 (A) lifts 875 kg (1,929 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 1520 (A) delivers 27.3 L/min (7.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1520”
How does the 1520 (A) compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 27.3 L/min is high for its class — 71% above the median of 16 L/min across the 48 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 986 kg is low for its class — 36% below the median of 1,531 kg across the 128 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 128 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 1520 (A) have?
The only figure for the 1520 (A) is 23.7 hp (17.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1520”
What engine is in a 1520 (A)?
A 1520 (A) has an ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA J-843, a 3-cylinder 1.33 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA J-843 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 81.2 ci · 1.33 L |
| Max torque | 53 lb·ft · 72.3 N·m @ 2,000 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1520”
How much will a 1520 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 1520 (A) lifts 1,929 lb (875 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 7.2 gpm · 27.3 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1,421 psi · 98 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 1,929 lb · 875 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,292 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1520”
What transmission does a 1520 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 1520 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry DAIKIN double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated wet ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA disc brake acting on rear wheels |
| Steering | Hydrostatic SUMITOMO-EATON steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1520”
How much does a 1520 (A) weigh?
A 1520 (A) weighs 2,174 lb (986 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 2,174 lb · 986 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 63.0 in · 1,600 mm |
| Length | 111.4 in · 2,829 mm |
| Width | 48.3–62.1 in · 1,227–1,577 mm |
| Height | 53.0 in · 1,345 mm |
| Ground clearance | 11.7 in · 298 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 39.2–50.0 in · 995–1,270 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 39.2–54.1 in · 995–1,375 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1520”
What oil does a 1520 (A) take, and how much?
A 1520 (A) engine takes 4.8 qt (4.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 4.8 qt · 4.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1520” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 23.2 qt · 22.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1520” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 4.2 qt · 4.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1520” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1520 (A)?
Within 10% of its 23.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Lamborghini 250 DT24.7 hp engine, claimed · 1992–2003Side by side with the 1520 (A) →
- SAME 25 DT24.7 hp engine, claimed · 1992–2004Side by side with the 1520 (A) →
- Ford 1700 (A)24.7 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 1520 (A) →
- Ford 1600 (A)24.7 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1979Side by side with the 1520 (A) →
- Ford 100024.7 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1976Side by side with the 1520 (A) →
- Ford 1710 (A)25.6 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1986Side by side with the 1520 (A) →
Common questions about the Ford 1520 (A)
Is a 1520 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 1520 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 1520 (A) have?
A 1520 (A) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1520”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 1520 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110240 · revision 917893. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document