Ford 1520 Tractor Specifications
About the Ford 1520: The Ford 1520 is a compact utility tractor designed for mowing, loader work, grading, and general property maintenance. This specs page summarizes key factory specifications and service-fill capacities commonly referenced for maintenance, fluids, tires, PTO, hydraulics, and dimensions.
Need operating procedures, service intervals, and adjustment steps? See the operator’s manual linked below.
Engine
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Number of cylinders | 3 |
| Bore | 3.31 in (8.4 cm) |
| Stroke | 3.15 in (8.0 cm) |
| Displacement | 81.16 cu in (1330 cc) |
| Compression ratio | 23:1 |
| Firing order | 1–2–3 |
| Low idle speed (approx.) | 800–900 rpm |
| Rated speed | 2500 rpm |
| Valve clearance (cold) – intake | 0.008 in (0.20 mm) |
| Valve clearance (cold) – exhaust | 0.008 in (0.20 mm) |
Capacities
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 7.1 U.S. gal (5.9 Imp gal / 27 L) |
| Cooling system | 4.2 U.S. qt (3.5 Imp qt / 4.0 L) |
| Engine crankcase (less filter) | 4.2 U.S. qt (3.5 Imp qt / 4.0 L) |
| Engine crankcase (with filter change) | 4.8 U.S. qt (4.0 Imp qt / 4.5 L) |
| Rear axle & transmission (includes hydraulics) | 23.3 U.S. qt (19.3 Imp qt / 22 L) |
| Power steering | 1.9 U.S. qt (1.6 Imp qt / 1.8 L) |
| Front axle final reduction & differential case | 3.2 U.S. qt (2.6 Imp qt / 3.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| System | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic lift type | Live Category 1, 3-point linkage |
| Pump type | Gear |
| Pump capacity | 6.87 U.S. gpm (5.72 Imp gpm) / 26.0 L/min |
| System relief valve setting | 2133 psi (147 bar) |
PTO
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| PTO type | Transmission |
| PTO shaft | 1-3/8 in (3.49 cm), 6 spline SAE STD |
| Engine speed for 540 PTO operation | 2292 rpm (Gear) / 2326 rpm (H.S.T.) |
| PTO horsepower (observed) | 19.7 |
Helpful: What is PTO on a tractor?
Tires
| Position | Specification |
|---|---|
| Front – standard (AG) – 2WD | 5.00-15, F2, 4PR |
| Front – standard (AG) – 4WD | 6-14, R1, 4PR |
| Front – optional (AG) – 2WD | 5.50-16, F2, 4PR |
| Front – optional (AG) – 4WD | 7-14, R1, 4PR |
| Front – optional (Turf) – 2WD | 23-8.50-12, 4PR |
| Front – optional (Turf) – 4WD | 25-8.50-14, 4PR |
| Rear – standard (AG) – 2WD & 4WD | 9.5 × 24, R1, 4PR |
| Rear – optional (AG) – 2WD & 4WD | 11.2 × 24, R1, 4PR |
| Rear – optional (Turf) – 2WD & 4WD | 13.6-16, R3, 4PR |
General Dimensions
| Dimension | 2WD | 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 63 in (160.0 cm) | 63 in (160.0 cm) |
| Length | 111.4 in (283.0 cm) | 111.4 in (283.0 cm) |
| Width | 51.3 in (130.0 cm) | 50.2 in (127.5 cm) |
| Height (top of steering wheel) | 55.7 in (141.5 cm) | 55.1 in (140.0 cm) |
| Height (top of ROPS) | 84.4 in (214.5 cm) | |
| Minimum ground clearance | 11.8 in (30.0 cm) | 11.2 in (28.5 cm) |
| Adjustable width – front | 39.2–50.0 in (99.5–127.0 cm) | 42.5 in (108.0 cm) |
| Adjustable width – rear | 39.3–53.0 in (99.8–134.5 cm) | 41.1 in (104.5 cm) |
| Weight (w/ROPS, less options) | 2172 lb (985 kg) | 2280 lb (1034 kg) |
Ground Speeds (Factory Chart)
Ground speed charts vary by transmission and tire configuration. Below is the original factory chart as shown in the operator’s manual.
Caption: Ford 1520 ground speeds chart (factory reference).
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