Ford/shibaura 1520 (A)
Built: 1987–1998 · Series: 20 er-Baureihe
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Ford/Shibaura 20 series (from 1987) – the second compact-tractor generation from Matsumoto: 1120 to 2120, the first digits as size class, 20 as series, A for four-wheel drive
The 20 series replaced from 1987 the 100 series with which Ford had sourced compact tractors from Shibaura of Matsumoto in Japan since 1973 – the same partnership, one generation on, with new bonnet, synchromesh gearboxes and four-cylinders in the larger models. The type logic: the first digits order the size in ascending order – 1120 the smallest model, 1520 and 1720 the mid-range, 2120 the largest – 20 marks the series, A four-wheel drive, which became the rule in this generation. The engines are Shibaura diesels with three cylinders in the small and four in the big models, 0.9 to 2.3 litres at 2,500 to 2,600 rpm; the register span up to 29.4 kW and 1,620 kg shows that the 2120 already reached the class of full-size tractors.
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The register lists 8 versions with 10.8 to 29.4 kW from three- and four-cylinders of 879 to 2,269 cm³, torque from 53 to 121 Nm, unladen weights from 605 to 1,620 kg, lengths from 2,700 to 3,485 mm, widths from 1,030 to 1,631 mm and heights from 1,345 to 2,265 mm.
The 20s continued under Ford and from the 1990s under New Holland and were then replaced by the TC and Boomer ranges; in North America they are the typical tractors of hobby farms and golf courses of their time.
On used tractors, operating hours, engine condition, gearbox and four-wheel-drive clutch, the condition of mower PTO and loader hydraulics, tyres (turf or agricultural tread) and parts supply through New Holland count.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford/Shibaura 20er-Baureihe, Shibaura (IHI Shibaura Machinery, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 24 hp (17.7 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,500 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 72.3 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 1,330 cm³correct |
| Bore | 84 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 80 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 23correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,829 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,227 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,345 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,600 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 298 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 986 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 9 V/3 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 5.00-15 ASF (A: 6.00-14 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 9.5-24 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18 kW/t (18 kW / 1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 10% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford/shibaura 1520 (A) have?
The Ford/shibaura 1520 (A) delivers 24 hp.
How much does the Ford/shibaura 1520 (A) weigh?
The unladen weight is 986 kg.
What engine does the Ford/shibaura 1520 (A) have?
3 cylinders, 1,330 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Ford/shibaura 1520 (A) go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ford/shibaura 1520 (A)?
2,829 mm × 1,227 mm × 1,345 mm.
When was the Ford/shibaura 1520 (A) built?
Production years: 1987–1998.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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