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Complete specifications for the Ford 1300 compact tractor, transcribed from the specifications section of the factory operator's manual (SE 3750). The 1300 uses the same 49.1 cu. in. two-cylinder Shibaura diesel as the Ford 1200, but in a larger tractor: a twelve-speed transmission with four reverse gears, 8.3-24 rear tires, and 13.5 observed PTO horsepower against the 1200's 11.0. It was offered in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive, and this manual gives separate figures for each.

A note on this particular manual: its specification section contains an unusual number of printing errors, including two misspelled section headings, a decimal point dropped from a clutch measurement, and a metric width that does not match its own imperial figure. Everything below is reproduced as printed, with the discrepancies footnoted rather than quietly fixed.

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Engine

Type Diesel
Number of Cylinders 2
Bore 3.15 in. (8.0 cm)
Stroke 3.15 in. (8.0 cm)
Displacement 49.1 cu. in. (804 cc)
Compression Ratio 23 : 1
Firing Order 1-2
Low Idle Speed 750–850 rpm
Maximum Speed (High Idle) 2900–2950 rpm
Maximum Speed (Rated) 2700 rpm
Valve Clearance, Cold Engine (Intake) 0.012 in. (0.30 mm)
Valve Clearance, Cold Engine (Exhaust) 0.012 in. (0.30 mm)

Capacities

Component U.S. Imperial Metric
Fuel Tank 5.8 gals. 4.8 gals. 22 liters
Cooling System 4.2 qts. 3.5 qts. 4.0 liters
Engine Crankcase (less filter) 3.4 qts. 2.8 qts. 3.2 liters
Engine Crankcase (with filter change) 3.7 qts. 3.1 qts. 3.5 liters
Rear Axle and Transmission (includes hydraulics) 21 qts. 17.5 qts. 20 liters
Front Axle Differential Case 1.6 qts. 1.3 qts. 1.5 liters
Front Axle Final Reduction Gear Case 0.19 qts. 0.16 qts. 0.18 liters

Cooling System

Type Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Water Pump Type Centrifugal
Water Pump Drive V-belt
Water Pump Belt Deflection 7/16 to 9/16 in. (10–15 mm) when 20–25 lbs. (9–11 kg) thumb force is applied midway between pulleys
Fan Diameter 11.41 in. (29.0 cm)
Thermostat Starts to Open 159.8°F (71°C)
Thermostat Fully Open 185°F (85°C)
Radiator Cap 13 psi (0.89 bar)

Engine Oil

Ford specified Ford M2C121-A (Ford 300) engine oil. Should Ford engine oil not be readily available, the manual gives these commercial equivalents:

Use Temperature Viscosity Grade
Severe cold Below 32°F (0°C) SAE 10W
Winter 32° to 50°F (0° to 10°C) SAE 20W
Summer Above 50°F (10°C) SAE 30W

Electrical System

Alternator 12-volt, heavy duty, 20 amps
Regulator (Alternator) Mechanical
Battery 12-volt, 70 amp. hour rating with negative ground
Starting Motor Solenoid, pre-engaged

Fuel System

Fuel Temperature Type
Diesel Above 20°F (−6.7°C) No. 2D, cetane rating 45
Diesel Below 20°F (−6.7°C) No. 1D, cetane rating 50
Injection Pump Type In-line
Injection Pump Timing 24° BTDC

Clutch

Type 7.1 in. (180 cm) dry disc, organic face1
Pedal Free-Travel 3/4–1-3/16 in. (19–30 mm)

Brakes

Type Drum (expanding shoe)
Drum 5.9 in. diameter (15.0 cm)

Steering

Type Manual
Turns Lock-to-Lock 2.3
Front Wheel Toe-In 0–13/64 in. (0.5 mm)2
Turning Radius, without brake (two wheel drive) 8.2 ft. (250 cm)
Turning Radius, without brake (four wheel drive) 9.7 ft. (300 cm)

Power Take-Off

Type Transmission
Shaft 1-3/8 in. (3.49 cm), 6 spline SAE STD
Engine Speed for 540 rpm PTO Operation 2422 rpm
Horsepower PTO, observed 13.5

Hydraulic Lift System

Type Five Category 1 three-point linkage3
Pump Type Gear
Pump Capacity 4.3 U.S. gpm at 2133 psi at 2700 rpm (3.6 Imp. gals. at 147 bar at 2700 rpm)
System Relief Valve Setting 2133 psi (147 bar)

Cast Iron Weights

(3) Front End Weights 33 lbs. (15 kg) each
(4) Front Wheel Weights (two wheel drive only) 33 lbs. (15 kg) each
(4) Rear Wheel Weights 66 lbs. (30 kg) each

Draw Bars

Fixed Standard
Adjustable Optional

Tires

Front, standard (two wheel drive) 4.00-12, F2, 4 ply
Front, standard (four wheel drive) 6-14, R1, 4 ply
Front, optional (two wheel drive only) 20-8.00-10, 2 ply
Rear, standard (two and four wheel drive) 8.3-24, R1, 4 ply
Rear, optional (two wheel drive only) 13.6-16, 6 ply

Wheel Bolt Torques

Front Wheel Disc-to-Hub (two wheel drive) 43–54 lbs. ft. (58–73 N·m)
Front Wheel Disc-to-Hub (four wheel drive) 68.6–86.7 lbs. ft. (93–117 N·m)
Rear Wheel Disc-to-Rim 180–217 lbs. ft. (244–294 N·m)
Rear Wheel Disc-to-Axle 137–159 lbs. ft. (186–215 N·m)

Lubricants

Engine Ford M2C121-A (Ford 300), see the engine oil table above4
Transmission and Rear Axle (includes hydraulic) Ford M2C-134-A
Front Wheel Bearings and Lubrication Fittings M1C-137-A

General Dimensions

Dimension Two Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Length 105.6 in. (268 cm) 105.6 in. (268 cm)
Wheelbase 56.7 in. (144 cm) 56.7 in. (144 cm)
Height, Top of Steering Wheel 52.4 in. (133 cm) 52.4 in. (133 cm)
Height, Top of ROPS 93.7 in. (238 cm) 93.7 in. (238 cm)
Height, Top of Vertical Exhaust 71.9 in. (183 cm) 71.9 in. (183 cm)
Width 50.0 in. (127 cm) 50.0 in. (137 cm)5
Minimum Ground Clearance 13 in. (33 cm) 11.8 in. (30 cm)
Adjustable Width, Front 41.3–43.3 in. (105–110 cm) 39.8 in. (101 cm)
Adjustable Width, Rear 41.3–47.3 in. (105–120 cm) 41.3–47.3 in. (105–120 cm)
Weight (less options) 1773 lbs. (805 kg) 2039 lbs. (925 kg)

Ground Speeds

From 1350 to 2700 rpm engine speed, with 8.3 × 24 rear tires.6

Gear Position At 1350 rpm (mph) At 2700 rpm (mph)
Forward
1st 0.3 0.7
2nd 0.4 0.9
3rd 0.6 1.1
4th 0.8 1.6
5th 1.0 2.0
6th 1.3 2.6
7th 1.7 3.5
8th 2.2 4.4
9th 2.9 5.7
10th 3.5 7.0
11th 4.5 9.0
12th 5.8 11.6
Reverse
R1 0.4 0.8
R2 0.9 1.8
R3 2.0 4.0
R4 4.0 8.0

Notes:
1 Reproduced as printed. 7.1 in. is 18.0 cm, not 180 cm. The decimal point appears to have dropped in printing; the Ford 1200 manual gives the same clutch as “7.1 in. (18.0 cm)”.
2 Reproduced as printed. 13/64 in. is about 5.2 mm, not 0.5 mm. Sibling manuals in this family print this figure as “0–13/64 in. (0–5 mm)”.
3 Reproduced as printed. Every other manual in this family gives the lift system type as “Live Category 1 3-point Linkage”, and “Five” here appears to be a misprint of “Live”.
4 The manual prints “See page 22” here, referring to the engine oil recommendations reproduced above.
5 Reproduced as printed. Both columns give a width of 50.0 in., but the metric figures differ. 50.0 in. is 127 cm, which is what the two wheel drive column shows.
6 The manual presents ground speeds as a bar chart rather than a table. The values above are the endpoint figures printed on that chart at 1350 and 2700 rpm. They are transcribed, not measured from the graph.
The manual also prints two of its own section headings incorrectly, as “HYDRUALIC LIFT SYSTEM” and “WHEEL BOLT FORQUES”. These have been set correctly above.
All specifications transcribed from the specifications section of the Ford 1300 operator's manual, manual code SE 3750, originally published by Ford Tractor Operations, Ford Motor Company. Ford reserved the right to change specifications without notice; verify against your tractor's serial number before ordering parts or setting clearances.

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