Compare/Ford 1520 vs Ford 1600

Ford 1520 vs Ford 1600

Verdict: Ford 1520 vs Ford 1600

The Ford 1520 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 1520 is the lighter machine (2,156 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 1520 is the newer design (1987 vs 1976). 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

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Ford

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Best match

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Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

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

Gear 1M used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

17.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

16.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 80 mmReference

90 x 100 mmReference

Power (net)

16.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

17.2 kWReference

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Compression

23:1Reference

21:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

4.0 LReference

5.3 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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13.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

—

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

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Oil capacity

22.0 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

Gear PTO (claimed)

14.5 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

13.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

22.0 LReference

9.8 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Capacity

22.0 LReference

9.8 LReference

Pressure

147.1 barReference

98.0 barReference

Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

24.2 lpmReference

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Total flow

34.8 lpmReference

15.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

10.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

877 kgReference

771 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

742 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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17.2 kWReference

Engine RPM

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540@1955Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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14.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

26.9 LReference

22.0 LReference

Max capacity

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1746 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

181 kgReference

2288 to 2690 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

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

Lawn/turf front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6x16Reference

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Length

285 cmReference

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Width

122 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

214 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

977 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

1033 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

29 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

28 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

99 to 127 cmReference

109 to 152 cmReference

4WD Front tread

107 cmReference

114/132 cmReference

2WD Rear tread

96 to 131 cmReference

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4WD Rear tread

112 to 119 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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159 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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168 cmReference

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 (hood)

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138 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

Rear tread

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121 to 152 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

Ford 1520 attachments

1520 Serial Numbers

1987

UH21001Reference

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1988

UH22102Reference

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1989

UH23801Reference

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1990

UH25507Reference

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1991

UH26935Reference

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1992

UH28254Reference

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1993

UH29228Reference

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1994

UH30030Reference

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1995

UH31125Reference

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1996

UH31815Reference

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Location:

Transmission housing, left sideReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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10Reference

Battery AH

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70Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

Drive

shaftReference

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Overall width

177 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

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Ford 757B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 757B BackhoeReference

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Transport height

180 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

215 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth

165 cmReference

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Loading height

184 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Bucket force

873 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

426 kgReference

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Ford 1600 attachments

1600 Serial Number Location

1600 Serial Numbers

1976

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U103361Reference

1977

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U105013Reference

1978

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U108849Reference

1979

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U113129Reference

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.