- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1979–1983
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 1900 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LEM-853 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 28.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
28.3 hp
21.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”, 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
- 2,690 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,810 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 13.7 mph
Ford 1900 (A) specs: key facts
The Ford 1900 (A) was built from 1979 to 1983.
The Ford 1900 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 21.1 kW (28.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 1900 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Ford 1900 (A) has a ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LEM-853 engine, a 3-cylinder 1.43 L diesel unit.
The Ford 1900 (A) weighs 1,220 kg (2,690 lb) unladen.
The Ford 1900 (A) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 1900 (A) lifts 1,728 kg (3,810 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 1900 (A) delivers 29.5 L/min (7.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”
How does the 1900 (A) compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 29.5 L/min is high for its class — 72% above the median of 17.2 L/min across the 62 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
Twelve forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 6 across the 122 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 29.1 L fuel tank is low for its class — 25% below the median of 39 L across the 103 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 1,220 kg is low for its class — 27% below the median of 1,670 kg across the 124 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 124 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 1900 (A) have?
The only figure for the 1900 (A) is 28.3 hp (21.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”
What engine is in a 1900 (A)?
A 1900 (A) has an ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LEM-853, a 3-cylinder 1.43 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LEM-853 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 87.5 ci · 1.43 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”
How much will a 1900 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 1900 (A) lifts 3,810 lb (1,728 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 7.8 gpm · 29.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 3,810 lb · 1,728 kg |
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,452 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”
What transmission does a 1900 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 1900 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry DAIKIN dual clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated drum brake acting on rear wheels |
| Steering | Mechanical steering |
| Top speed | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”
How much does a 1900 (A) weigh?
A 1900 (A) weighs 2,690 lb (1,220 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 2,690 lb · 1,220 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 63.0 in · 1,600 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 118.5 in · 3,010 mm |
| Width | 57.5 in · 1,460 mm |
| Height | 86.2 in · 2,190 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.0 in · 380 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 43.5–57.5 in · 1,105–1,460 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 45.7–61.0 in · 1,160–1,550 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 7.9 ft · 2.40 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”
What oil does a 1900 (A) take, and how much?
A 1900 (A) engine takes 6.7 qt (6.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.7 qt · 6.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 25.4 qt · 24.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 7.2 qt · 6.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1900 (A)?
Within 10% of its 28.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr D 280728 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1988Side by side with the 1900 (A) →
- Fiat 312-R/342-R28.6 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1965Side by side with the 1900 (A) →
- WHITE 2-3227.6 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1986Side by side with the 1900 (A) →
- SOMECA 300 (TD)27.6 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1978Side by side with the 1900 (A) →
- Renault 5327.6 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1973Side by side with the 1900 (A) →
- Zickler 375430 hp engine, claimed · 1966–1967Side by side with the 1900 (A) →
Common questions about the Ford 1900 (A)
Is a 1900 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 1900 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 1900 (A) have?
A 1900 (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 1900”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 1900 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110280 · revision 918426. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document