Compare/Ford 1000 vs Ford 1500

Ford 1000 vs Ford 1500

Verdict: Ford 1000 vs Ford 1500

The Ford 1000 and the Ford 1500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1000 leads on rated power with 23 hp against 20 hp. Ford 1000 is the lighter machine (1,043 kg vs 2,144 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 1500 is the newer design (1979 vs 1973). In short: choose the Ford 1000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1500 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 9.5-24 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

S1500

similar Shibaura modelReference

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Engine

18.6 kWReference

14.8 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 100 mmReference

85 x 100 mmReference

Power

18.6 kWReference

14.8 kWReference

Compression

21:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.1 LReference

5.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

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14.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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14.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity

19.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

7.9 LReference

20.1 LReference

Type

gearReference

Capacity

7.9 LReference

20.1 LReference

Pump flow

15.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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649 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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electricReference

Front PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Capacities

Fuel

22.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

159 cmReference

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Weight

1043 kgReference

2144 to 2305 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

4.00-12Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Ag front

5.00-15Reference

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Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Length

256 cmReference

279 cmReference

Height (hood)

138 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1043 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Front tread

109 to 152 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 152 cmReference

104 to 120 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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152 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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150 cmReference

2WD Ag front

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4.00-12Reference

4WD Ag front

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6.00-14Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front

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20x8-10Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

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25x8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Width

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128 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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214 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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191 cmReference

2WD Weight

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972 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1045 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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32 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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104 to 109 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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101 cmReference

1000 Serial Numbers

1973

U100001Reference

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1974

U100821Reference

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1975

U102021Reference

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1976

U102771Reference

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1978

U108449Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the left side of the clutch housing.Reference

Left side of transmission.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

10Reference

35Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

—

72Reference

Ford 1500 attachments

1500 Serial Numbers

1979

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U500001Reference

1980

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U503026Reference

1981

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U504437Reference

1982

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U505813Reference

1983

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U506674Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Ford 757 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 758 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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248 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

Digging depth

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248 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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243 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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357 cmReference

Loading height

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216 cmReference

Bucket force

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1451 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1034 kgReference

Ford 758 Backhoe

8-Foot flat digging depth

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167 cmReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.