Compare/Ford 1900 vs Ford 740

Ford 1900 vs Ford 740

Verdict: Ford 1900 vs Ford 740

The Ford 1900 and the Ford 740 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Ford 1900 is the lighter machine (2,689 kg vs 3,079 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 1900 is the newer design (1979 vs 1954). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FordReference

With 12.4-24 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

22.4 kWReference

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Engine

21.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

16.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

16.5 kWReference

21.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 84 mmReference

87 x 91 mmReference

Power

21.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

22.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

21:1Reference

6.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

24.0 LReference

4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

6.8 LReference

14.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

20.0 kWReference

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Max power

16.5 kWReference

21.1 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Plows

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2 (14-inch)Reference

Belt (tested)

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23.6 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 0Reference

Firing order

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1-2-4-3Reference

Sparkplug

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14MMReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.787 mmReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Belt power (max)

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23.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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FordReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

20.0 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

20.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

24.2 LReference

8.5 LReference

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

24.2 LReference

8.5 LReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1729 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

transmission (non-live)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

2540@2452Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

dry plateReference

Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Power at rated PTO speed

19.1 kWReference

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Rear lift

—

567 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

29.1 LReference

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Diameter

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22 cmReference

RPM

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1,366Reference

Speed

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980.85 meters/minReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

163 cmReference

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Weight

2689 to 2922 poundsReference

3079 to 3390 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

6x16Reference

Rear tire

12.4x24Reference

11x28Reference

2WD Ag front

5.00-15Reference

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4WD Ag front

6.00x16Reference

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Ag rear

12.4x24Reference

11x28Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front

20x8-10Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

6.00-16Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Length

301 cmReference

335 cmReference

Width

146 cmReference

16 cmReference

2WD Weight

1219 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1325 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

110 to 146 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

113 cmReference

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Rear tread

116 to 154 cmReference

142 to 203 cmReference

Wheelbase

—

216 cmReference

Ag front

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6x16Reference

Height

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165 cmReference

Ground clearance

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69 cmReference

Front tread

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21 to 41 cmReference

Shipping

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1396 kgReference

Operating

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1537 kgReference

Ballasted

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2035 kgReference

Ford 1900 attachments

1900 Serial Numbers

1979

U900001Reference

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1980

U903187Reference

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1981

U905826Reference

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1982

U908557Reference

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1983

U911488Reference

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Location:

Transmission housing on left sideReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

35Reference

20Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery AH

92Reference

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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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Ford 1900 Height

ROPS

219 cmReference

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2WD Exhaust

195 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

196 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

7.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1344 kgReference

1413 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.4 l/hourReference

Speeds

Variants

640

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utility chassisReference

740 Serial Number Location

740 Serial Numbers

1954

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1Reference

1955

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10615Reference

1956

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77271Reference

1957

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116368Reference

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.