Farm tractors Ford

Ford 1510

1983 – 1986

Ford 1510
Ford 1510

Specifications

Model information
Production years1983 - 1986
SeriesTen Compact Series
Equipment typeCompact Utility tractor
ManufacturerShibaura built
Production
DistributorFord
ManufacturerShibaura
Equipment typeCompact Utility tractor
Built inBuilt in Japan
Original priceOriginal price was $8,000 in 1986
Ford 1510 Engine
EngineShibaura 1.1L 3-cyl diesel
Details Engine details ...
Ford 1510 Transmissions
Transmission
12-speed unsynchronized gear
12-speed partially synchronized
Details Transmission details ...
Ford 1510 Power
Engine (net)22 hp
16.4 kW
PTO (claimed)19.5 hp
14.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)16.30 hp
12.2 kW
PTO (tested)19.98 hp
14.9 kW
DetailsPerformance test details ...
Mechanical
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
Final drivesspur gear
Differential lockmechanical rear
Steering
manual
power (optional)
BrakesDifferential mechanical drum brakes
Cab / ROPSTwo-post fixed ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel6.9 gal
26.1 L
Hydraulic system6.875 gal*Official Ford literature list capacities between 4.5 and 6.875 US gallons, depending on year and revision date.
26.0 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity6.875 gal*Official Ford literature list capacities between 4.5 and 6.875 US gallons, depending on year and revision date.
26.0 L
Pressure2133 psi
147.1 bar
Total flow6.6 gpm
25.0 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift (at ends)1432 lbs
649 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1160 lbs
526 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
live (optional)
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@2422
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase63 inches
160 cm
Weight2293 lbs
1040 kg
Front tire4.00-15
Rear tire9.5-24
Details Full dimensions and tires ...
Ford 1510 attachments
Attachment
60" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
front-end loader
backhoe
Details Attachment details ...
1510 Serial Number Location
LocationTransmission housing on left side.
1510 Serial Numbers
1983UH00001
1984UH01280
1985UH02828
1986UH04797
Details
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps35
Charging volts12
Battery volts12
Battery AH72
Questions
Description
I bought an 1985 1510 and trans fluid was white, bad, I'm in the process of changing it, I'm seeing stuff on dipstick length differences (prior 1983ish) gets the > 9in + dipstick n newer ones supposedly should be 7-1/8 long, also amount of hyd fluid seeing 18, 19qts, also saw 6.875 gals, all I know for sure is 5 gals using the 9in dipstick Isn't or barely shows up on the stick.

I found these annotations in the parts manual: SBA398400310 - Dipstick, 2WD, 9.13'' Measured from Underneath Cap; (Prod Date) Between 01-Jan-1983 and 28-Feb-1983. SBA398400350 - Dipstick, 2WD, 7.68'' Measure from Underneath Cap; 1310 - ASN UE00209, 1510 - ASN UH00206, 1710 - ASN UL00420; (Prod Date) After 01-Mar-1983. SBA398400350 - Dipstick, 4WD, (Prod Date) After 01-Jan-1983.
References
Publication
Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau
Farm Loaders published in 1988, by Ford
Mid-Mount Finishing Mowers published in 1987, by Ford
1000 Series Tractors published in 1985, by Ford
1000 Series Tractors published in 1987, by Ford
Salesman's Reference published in 1986, by Ford
Repair Manual 1010 Series Tractors (SE 4301) published in 1986
Sales Reference Guide published in 1986, by Ford

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Model family

Series map

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    19.0 hp
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    22.0 hp
  • 26.0 hp