
Head to head · Utility
Ford 1520 vs New Holland 1720

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New HollandModel B
New Holland 1720
Utility
- power
- 27.8 hp
- displacement
- 91.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
FordFord 1520
vs
New HollandNew Holland 1720
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 1720 higher · +5.8 hp (+26%)152022 hp
172027.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1520 is in the 11th percentile; 1720 is in the 20th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1720 higher · +10.1 ci (+12%)152081.2 ci
172091.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1520 is in the 13th percentile; 1720 is in the 17th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied15203
17203
Median Utility Tractor4
1520 is in the 23rd percentile; 1720 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1720 higher · +3 (+33%)15209
172012
Median Utility Tractor12
1520 is in the 35th percentile; 1720 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
1520 (A)1720 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 1520 | New Holland 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | New Holland | — |
| Model | 1520 | 1720 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 1520 | New Holland 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shibaura | Shibaura | Same |
| Model | J843 | N843 | — |
| Power Output | 22hp | 27.8hp | ▲ 1720+5.8 hp · +26% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,500RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 81.2ci | 91.3ci | ▲ 1720+10.1 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.3in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 3.5in | ▲ 1720+0.4 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 1520 | New Holland 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 1520 | New Holland 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 112in | 121in | ▲ 1720+9 in · +8% |
| Width | 48in | 55.1in | ▲ 1720+7.1 in · +15% |
| Height | 84.3in | 85.8in | ▲ 1720+1.5 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 2,156lb | 2,491lb | ▲ 1720+335 lb · +16% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 1520 | New Holland 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 1520 | New Holland 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission | Transmission | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 1520 | New Holland 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 1,934lb | 1,740lb | ▲ 1520+194 lb · +11% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 1520 | New Holland 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Wet disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 1520 | New Holland 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 1520 | New Holland 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | 1.5gal | ▲ 1720+0.4 gal · +36% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 1520 | New Holland 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 11th percentile (22 hp)B · 20th percentile (27.8 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 13th percentile (81.2 ci)B · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 13th percentile (2,156 lb)B · 16th percentile (2,491 lb)
A · 1520B · 1720Median Utility Tractor