1995 was the last year for production of the Ford 1520,
produced by Shibaura of Japan.
New Holland compact tractors are produced by
LS of Korea.
Determine if it is 2-WD or 4-WD.
Not sure how easy it will to be obtain parts for the Ford after 26 years nor in the future. To me you are considering an orphan. 4,650 hours is pretty high. Can you wrench it yourself? I would have a tractor mechanic check it out thoroughly.
It is a very light tractor for use on ten acres.
Kubota's equivalent is the Kubota 'B' series.
YouTube Ford 1520 videos:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ford+1520+tractor
Ford 1520 Dimensions
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase: | 63 inches
160 cm |
Length: | 112.4 inches
285 cm |
Width: | 48.4 inches
122 cm |
Height (ROPS): | 84.3 inches
214 cm |
2WD Shipping weight: | 2156 lbs
977 kg |
4WD Shipping weight: | 2278 lbs
1033 kg |
2WD Ground clearance: | 11.6 inches
29 cm |
4WD Ground clearance: | 11.2 inches
28 cm |
2WD Front tread: | 39.2 to 50 inches
99 to 127 cm |
4WD Front tread: | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
2WD Rear tread: | 38.1 to 51.8 inches
96 to 131 cm |
4WD Rear tread: | 44.1 to 47.1 inches
112 to 119 cm |