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Ford 1500 vs Ford 2N
Verdict: Ford 1500 vs Ford 2N
The Ford 1500 and the Ford 2N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1500 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 17 hp. Ford 2N is the lighter machine (1,392 kg vs 2,144 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 1942). In short: choose the Ford 1500 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 2N if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
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Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
FordReference
With 9.5-24 rear tires.Reference
Speeds with 10x28 rear tires.Reference
Original price
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$1,120Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
14.8 kWReference
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Engine
14.8 kWReference
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Displacement
1.1 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
85 x 100 mmReference
81 x 95 mmReference
Power
14.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
14.8 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
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Compression
21:1Reference
6.0 : 1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Oil capacity
19.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
5.3 LReference
11.4 LReference
Fuel tank
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37.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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12.6 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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17.8 kWReference
Torque
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113.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Firing order
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1-2-4-3Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.381 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.381 mmReference
Oil change
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200 hReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
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[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
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: SAE90 GL1Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
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: SAE80 GL1Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
20.1 LReference
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Type
gearReference
gearReference
Capacity
20.1 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
1Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
649 kgReference
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Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
545 (1.125)Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Rear lift
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362 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
22.0 LReference
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Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
152 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
150 cmReference
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Weight
2144 to 2305 poundsReference
1392 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-12Reference
4.00-19Reference
Rear tire
9.5-24Reference
10.00x28Reference
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
10.00x28Reference
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
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Length
279 cmReference
292 cmReference
Width
128 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
214 cmReference
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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
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4WD Ground clearance
32 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
104 to 109 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
101 cmReference
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Rear tread
104 to 120 cmReference
121 to 193 cmReference
Ag front
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4.00-19Reference
Height
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132 cmReference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
Front tread
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121 to 193 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
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
35Reference
16Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
72Reference
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Charging volts
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6Reference
Attachment overview
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
152 cmReference
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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
2N Serial Number Location
2N Serial Numbers
1942
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9N99047Reference
1943
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9N105412Reference
1944
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9N126575Reference
1945
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9N170018Reference
1946
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9N198767Reference
1947
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9N258540Reference
Final
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9N306221Reference
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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.