Compare/Ford 1500 vs Ford 1520

Ford 1500 vs Ford 1520

Verdict: Ford 1500 vs Ford 1520

The Ford 1500 and the Ford 1520 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1520 leads on rated power with 23 hp against 20 hp. Ford 1500 is the lighter machine (2,144 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 1979). In short: choose the Ford 1520 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

20 hp

23 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

With 9.5-24 rear tires.Reference

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

Engine

Engine (gross)

14.8 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Engine

14.8 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 100 mmReference

84 x 80 mmReference

Power

14.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

14.8 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

21:1Reference

23:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

19.9 LReference

22.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

4.0 LReference

Engine (net)

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16.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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16.4 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

12.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

20.1 LReference

22.0 LReference

Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

20.1 LReference

22.0 LReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

649 kgReference

877 kgReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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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

—

1Reference

Pump flow

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24.2 lpmReference

Total flow

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34.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

—

10.6 lpmReference

Control

—

draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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742 kgReference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

—

2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

22.0 LReference

26.9 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

152 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

150 cmReference

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Weight

2144 to 2305 poundsReference

181 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-12Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

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2WD Ag front

4.00-12Reference

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4WD Ag front

6.00-14Reference

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Ag rear

9.5-24Reference

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2WD Lawn/turf front

20x8-10Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

25x8.5-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

13.6x16Reference

Length

279 cmReference

285 cmReference

Width

128 cmReference

122 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

214 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

191 cmReference

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2WD Weight

972 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1045 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

35 cmReference

29 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

32 cmReference

28 cmReference

2WD Front tread

104 to 109 cmReference

99 to 127 cmReference

4WD Front tread

101 cmReference

107 cmReference

Rear tread

104 to 120 cmReference

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Wheelbase

—

160 cmReference

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

2WD Shipping weight

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977 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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1033 kgReference

2WD Rear tread

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96 to 131 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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112 to 119 cmReference

Ford 1500 attachments

1500 Serial Numbers

1979

U500001Reference

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1980

U503026Reference

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1981

U504437Reference

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1982

U505813Reference

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1983

U506674Reference

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Location:

Left side of transmission.Reference

Transmission housing, left sideReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

35Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

72Reference

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Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

Drive

—

shaftReference

Overall width

—

177 cmReference

Cut height

—

3 to 10 cmReference

Ford 757 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 758 BackhoeReference

Ford 757B BackhoeReference

Transport height

248 cmReference

180 cmReference

Bucket width

40 cmReference

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Digging depth

248 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

243 cmReference

215 cmReference

Reach from pivot

357 cmReference

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Loading height

216 cmReference

184 cmReference

Bucket force

1451 kgReference

873 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1034 kgReference

426 kgReference

Ford 758 Backhoe

8-Foot flat digging depth

167 cmReference

165 cmReference

Speeds

Ford 1520 attachments

1520 Serial Numbers

1987

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UH21001Reference

1988

—

UH22102Reference

1989

—

UH23801Reference

1990

—

UH25507Reference

1991

—

UH26935Reference

1992

—

UH28254Reference

1993

—

UH29228Reference

1994

—

UH30030Reference

1995

—

UH31125Reference

1996

—

UH31815Reference

Ford 757B Backhoe

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

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.