Head to head · Utility
Ford 1715 vs Ford 8N
FordFord 1715
vs
FordFord 8N
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 8N higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)171527.3 hp
8N27.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1715 is in the 19th percentile; 8N is in the 19th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8N higher · +38.8 ci (+48%)171581.2 ci
8N120 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1715 is in the 13th percentile; 8N is in the 28th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 8N higher · +1 (+33%)17153
8N4
Median Utility Tractor4
1715 is in the 23rd percentile; 8N is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1715 higher · +5 (+125%)17159
8N4
Median Utility Tractor12
1715 is in the 35th percentile; 8N is in the 4th · 4,941 models
1715 (A)8N (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 1715 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 1715 | 8N | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 1715 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shibaura | Ford | — |
| Model | J843 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 27.3hp | 27.4hp | ▲ 8N+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 1715+600 RPM · +30% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 8N+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 81.2ci | 120ci | ▲ 8N+38.8 ci · +48% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.2in | ▲ 1715+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 3.7in | ▲ 8N+0.6 in · +19% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 1715 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Constant mesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 1715 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 112in | 115in | ▲ 8N+3 in · +3% |
| Width | 51.3in | 64.8in | ▲ 8N+13.5 in · +26% |
| Height | 84.4in | 54.5in | ▲ 1715+29.9 in · +55% |
| Operating Weight | 1,929lb | 2,717lb | ▲ 8N+788 lb · +41% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 1715 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Pump Flow Capacity | Not recorded | 4.9gpm | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Mechanical | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 1715 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission | Transmission | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Power Rating | Not recorded | 23.9hp | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 1715 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 800lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 1715 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Mechanical | — |
| Power Steering | Not recorded | false | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Manual Drum | — |
| Differential Lock Type | Not recorded | Mechanical | — |
| Differential Lock Location | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 1715 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 1715 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 3gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 1715 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 19th percentile (27.3 hp)B · 19th percentile (27.4 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 13th percentile (81.2 ci)B · 28th percentile (120 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 4th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 11th percentile (1,929 lb)B · 19th percentile (2,717 lb)
A · 1715B · 8NMedian Utility Tractor