Compare/Ford 1000 vs Ford 1600

Ford 1000 vs Ford 1600

Verdict: Ford 1000 vs Ford 1600

The Ford 1000 and the Ford 1600 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 2,288 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 1600 is the newer design (1976 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

Gear 1M used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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

Power

18.6 kWReference

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Compression

21:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.1 LReference

5.3 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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13.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Idle RPM

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750-2700Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.305 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.305 mmReference

2WD Oil capacity

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5.0 LReference

4WD Oil capacity

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4.0 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed

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17.2 kWReference

Max power

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13.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Oil capacity

19.9 LReference

20.1 LReference

Clutch

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215.9mm dry discReference

Oil type

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[30oC]Reference

32oF [0oC]↓

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: SAE 80Reference

32o↔86oF [0o↔30oC]

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: SAE 90Reference

86oF [30oC]↑

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: SAE 140Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

7.9 LReference

9.8 LReference

Type

gearReference

Capacity

7.9 LReference

9.8 LReference

Pump flow

15.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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17.2 kWReference

Pressure

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98.0 barReference

Total flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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771 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1955Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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14.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

22.0 LReference

Max capacity

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1746 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

159 cmReference

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Weight

1043 kgReference

2288 to 2690 poundsReference

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

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Height (hood)

138 cmReference

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

2WD Wheelbase

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159 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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168 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front

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20x8.00-10Reference

2WD Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

2WD Length

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254 cmReference

4WD Length

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259 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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179 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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33 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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109 to 152 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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114/132 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1037 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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1128 kgReference

2WD Operating

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1220 kgReference

1000 Serial Numbers

1973

U100001Reference

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1974

U100821Reference

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1975

U102021Reference

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1976

U102771Reference

U103361Reference

1978

U108449Reference

U108849Reference

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

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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70Reference

Ford 1600 attachments

1600 Serial Number Location

1600 Serial Numbers

1977

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U105013Reference

1979

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U113129Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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6.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1194 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.