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Ford 1520 vs Ford 1700
Verdict: Ford 1520 vs Ford 1700
The Ford 1520 and the Ford 1700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1700 leads on rated power with 25 hp against 23 hp. Ford 1520 is the lighter machine (2,156 kg vs 2,444 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 1700 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1520 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
25 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
FordReference
Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
ShibauraReference
Three gears and reverse with low, medium, and high range.Reference
With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference
Steering
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powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
17.2 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
16.4 kWReference
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Displacement
1.3 LReference
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
18.6 kWReference
Compression
23:1Reference
21:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
2-1Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
4.0 LReference
5.3 LReference
Engine
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17.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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14.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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14.0 kWReference
Power
—
17.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Pre-heating
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glow plugsReference
2WD Oil capacity
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5.0 LReference
4WD Oil capacity
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4.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
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17.3 kWReference
Max power
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14.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity
22.0 LReference
21.8 LReference
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
22.0 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Capacity
22.0 LReference
22.0 LReference
Pressure
147.1 barReference
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Valves
1Reference
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Pump flow
24.2 lpmReference
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Total flow
34.8 lpmReference
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Steering flow
10.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
draft controlReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
877 kgReference
1729 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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17.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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17.3 kWReference
Engine RPM
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540@2452Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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17.2 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
26.9 LReference
22.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
160 cmReference
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Weight
181 kgReference
2444 to 2633 poundsReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
5.00-15Reference
2WD Rear tire
9.5-24Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
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Lawn/turf front
25x8.50-14Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
13.6x16Reference
13.6-16Reference
Length
285 cmReference
280 cmReference
Width
122 cmReference
138 cmReference
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
36 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
28 cmReference
32 cmReference
2WD Front tread
99 to 127 cmReference
110 to 146 cmReference
4WD Front tread
107 cmReference
113 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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152 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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150 cmReference
Rear tire
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11.2-24Reference
2WD Ag front
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5.00-15Reference
4WD Ag front
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6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
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11.2-24Reference
2WD Lawn/turf front
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20x8-10Reference
4WD Lawn/turf front
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6.00-16Reference
2WD Weight
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1108 kgReference
4WD Weight
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1194 kgReference
Rear tread
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109 to 149 cmReference
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
Transmission housing, left sideReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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35Reference
Battery AH
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72Reference
Attachment overview
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
152 cmReference
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
Ford 758 BackhoeReference
Transport height
180 cmReference
248 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
215 cmReference
243 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
165 cmReference
167 cmReference
Loading height
184 cmReference
216 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
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Bucket force
873 kgReference
1451 kgReference
Dipperstick force
426 kgReference
1034 kgReference
Ford 1700 attachments
1700 Serial Numbers
1979
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U700001Reference
1980
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U704803Reference
1981
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U709687Reference
1982
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U712953Reference
1983
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U715471Reference
Ford 757 Backhoe
Bucket width
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40 cmReference
Digging depth
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248 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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357 cmReference
Ford 758 Backhoe
Ford 1700 Height
ROPS
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217 cmReference
2WD Exhaust
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194 cmReference
4WD Exhaust
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191 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
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6.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
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1270 kgReference
Speeds
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.