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Ford 1000 vs Ford 1510

Verdict: Ford 1000 vs Ford 1510

The Ford 1000 and the Ford 1510 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1000 leads on rated power with 23 hp against 22 hp. Ford 1510 is the lighter machine (1,040 kg vs 1,043 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 1510 is the newer design (1983 vs 1973). In short: choose the Ford 1000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1510 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

22 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

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Steering

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powerReference

Variants

S1500

similar Shibaura modelReference

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Engine

18.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 100 mmReference

77 x 80 mmReference

Power

18.6 kWReference

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Compression

21:1Reference

23:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.1 LReference

3.6 LReference

Engine (net)

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16.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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12.2 kWReference

Power (net)

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16.4 kWReference

Fuel use

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5.3 l/hourReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Idle RPM

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800-3000Reference

Torque

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58.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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14.9 kWReference

Max power

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12.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity

19.9 LReference

26.0 LReference

Clutch

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216mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

14.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

7.9 LReference

26.0 LReference

Type

gearReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

7.9 LReference

26.0 LReference

Pump flow

15.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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14.9 kWReference

Pressure

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147.1 barReference

Total flow

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25.0 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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649 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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526 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2422Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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13.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

22.0 LReference

26.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

159 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

1043 kgReference

158 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Ag front

5.00-15Reference

6.00-14 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Length

256 cmReference

283 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

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Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6x16Reference

2WD Width

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127 cmReference

4WD Width

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128 cmReference

Operating weight

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1040 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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1453 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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28 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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100 to 132 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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106 cmReference

2WD Rear tread

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104 to 132 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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104 to 120 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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142 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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142 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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

10Reference

35Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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72Reference

Ford 1510 attachments

1510 Serial Number Location

1510 Serial Numbers

1983

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UH00001Reference

1984

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UH01280Reference

1985

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UH02828Reference

1986

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UH04797Reference

Questions

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Drive

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beltReference

Overall width

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177 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 8 cmReference

Ford 757A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 758A BackhoeReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

Digging depth

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243 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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238 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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142 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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356 cmReference

Loading height

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212 cmReference

Dipperstick force

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329 kgReference

Ford 758A Backhoe

Ford 1510 Height

ROPS

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218 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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184 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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182 cmReference

Test results

Max pull

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861 kgReference

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.