Compare/Ford 1500 vs Ford 8N

Ford 1500 vs Ford 8N

Verdict: Ford 1500 vs Ford 8N

The Ford 1500 and the Ford 8N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1500 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. Ford 1500 is the lighter machine (2,144 kg vs 2,410 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 1947). In short: choose the Ford 1500 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8N 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

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FordReference

With 9.5-24 rear tires.Reference

The Sherman Step-Up and Step-Down Combination transmission provided two additional ranges, one higher and one lower, through the use of an auxiliary gearbox. The Step-Down was geared down by 1.513 to 1. The Step-Up was geared up by 1 to 1.495.Reference

Total built

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524,000Reference

Steering

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mechanicalReference

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

4.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

19.9 LReference

18.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

11.4 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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16.4 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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19.2 kWReference

Torque

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124.8 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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0.635 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.279 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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16.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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17.3 kWReference

Max power

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14.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Transmission

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Sherman Combination TransmissionReference

Oil type

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[0oC]Reference

32oF [0oC]↑

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: Ford M4864AReference

32oF [0oC]↓

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: Ford M4864BReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

12.7 kWReference

20.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

20.1 LReference

18.9 LReference

Type

gearReference

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Capacity

20.1 LReference

18.9 LReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

649 kgReference

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Rear PTO

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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PTO (tested)

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17.3 kWReference

Pressure

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117.2 barReference

Pump flow

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10.8 lpmReference

Rear lift

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362 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

22.0 LReference

37.9 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

152 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

150 cmReference

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Weight

2144 to 2305 poundsReference

2410 to 2717 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00-12Reference

4.00-19Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

10-28Reference

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

11.2-28Reference

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

164 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

121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference

Wheelbase

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177 cmReference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Height

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138 cmReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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53 cmReference

Front tread

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121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference

Shipping

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1093 kgReference

Operating

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1232 kgReference

Ballasted

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1833 kgReference

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

20Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery AH

72Reference

80Reference

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

Variants

8NAN

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distillate engineReference

8N Serial Number Location

8N Serial Numbers

1947

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1Reference

1948

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37908Reference

1949

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141370Reference

1950

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245637Reference

1951

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343198Reference

1952

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442035Reference

Final

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524076Reference

Links

Questions

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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8.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use

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7.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1068 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.