Compare/Ford 1000 vs Ford 1520

Ford 1000 vs Ford 1520

Verdict: Ford 1000 vs Ford 1520

The Ford 1000 and the Ford 1520 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Ford 1000 is the lighter machine (1,043 kg vs 2,156 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 1520 is the newer design (1987 vs 1973). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears and reverse with low, medium, and high range.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

S1500

similar Shibaura modelReference

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Engine

18.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 100 mmReference

84 x 80 mmReference

Power

18.6 kWReference

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Compression

21:1Reference

23:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.1 LReference

4.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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17.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

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16.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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16.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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17.2 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Oil capacity

19.9 LReference

22.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

7.9 LReference

22.0 LReference

Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

7.9 LReference

22.0 LReference

Pump flow

15.9 lpmReference

24.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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14.5 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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13.8 kWReference

Pressure

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147.1 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Total flow

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34.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

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10.6 lpmReference

Control

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draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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877 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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742 kgReference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

22.0 LReference

26.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

159 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

1043 kgReference

181 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Ag front

5.00-15Reference

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Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

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Length

256 cmReference

285 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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2WD Rear tire

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9.5-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6x16Reference

Width

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122 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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214 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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977 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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1033 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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29 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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28 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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99 to 127 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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107 cmReference

2WD Rear tread

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96 to 131 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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112 to 119 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

Transmission housing, left sideReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

10Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ford 1520 attachments

1520 Serial Numbers

1987

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UH21001Reference

1988

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UH22102Reference

1989

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UH23801Reference

1990

—

UH25507Reference

1991

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UH26935Reference

1992

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UH28254Reference

1993

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UH29228Reference

1994

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UH30030Reference

1995

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UH31125Reference

1996

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UH31815Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Drive

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shaftReference

Overall width

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177 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 10 cmReference

Ford 757B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 757B BackhoeReference

Transport height

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180 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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215 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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165 cmReference

Loading height

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184 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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873 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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426 kgReference

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.