Compare/Ford 1500 vs Ford 1600

Ford 1500 vs Ford 1600

Verdict: Ford 1500 vs Ford 1600

The Ford 1500 and the Ford 1600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1600 leads on rated power with 23 hp against 20 hp. Ford 1500 is the lighter machine (2,144 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 1500 is the newer design (1979 vs 1976). In short: choose the Ford 1600 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

Gear 1M used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

—

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

14.8 kWReference

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Engine

14.8 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 100 mmReference

90 x 100 mmReference

Power

14.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

14.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

Compression

21:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

19.9 LReference

20.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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13.5 kWReference

Idle RPM

—

750-2700Reference

Intake valve clearance

—

0.305 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

—

0.305 mmReference

2WD Oil capacity

—

5.0 LReference

4WD Oil capacity

—

4.0 LReference

Oil change

—

100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed

—

17.2 kWReference

Max power

—

13.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

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)

12.7 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

20.1 LReference

9.8 LReference

Type

gearReference

Capacity

20.1 LReference

9.8 LReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

649 kgReference

771 kgReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

215.9mm dry discReference

Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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PTO (tested)

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17.2 kWReference

Pressure

—

98.0 barReference

Total flow

—

15.9 lpmReference

Engine RPM

—

540@1955Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

—

14.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

22.0 LReference

Max capacity

—

1746 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

152 cmReference

159 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

150 cmReference

168 cmReference

Weight

2144 to 2305 poundsReference

2288 to 2690 poundsReference

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

20x8.00-10Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

25x8.5-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Length

279 cmReference

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Width

128 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

214 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

191 cmReference

179 cmReference

2WD Weight

972 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1045 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

104 to 109 cmReference

109 to 152 cmReference

4WD Front tread

101 cmReference

114/132 cmReference

Rear tread

104 to 120 cmReference

121 to 152 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

—

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 rear

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13.6-16Reference

2WD Length

—

254 cmReference

4WD Length

—

259 cmReference

Height (hood)

—

138 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

—

35 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

—

33 cmReference

2WD Shipping

—

1037 kgReference

4WD Shipping

—

1128 kgReference

2WD Operating

—

1220 kgReference

Ford 1500 attachments

1500 Serial Numbers

1979

U500001Reference

U113129Reference

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

35Reference

10Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

72Reference

70Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

Ford 757 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 758 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

248 cmReference

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Bucket width

40 cmReference

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Digging depth

248 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

243 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

357 cmReference

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Loading height

216 cmReference

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Bucket force

1451 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1034 kgReference

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Ford 758 Backhoe

8-Foot flat digging depth

167 cmReference

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Speeds

Ford 1600 attachments

1600 Serial Number Location

1600 Serial Numbers

1976

—

U103361Reference

1977

—

U105013Reference

1978

—

U108849Reference

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.