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John DeereModel A
John Deere 20C
Utility
- power
- 18.5 hp
- displacement
- 52.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 20C vs Shibaura SD1500
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ShibauraModel B
Shibaura SD1500
Utility
- power
- 15 hp
- displacement
- 48.9 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 8
John DeereJohn Deere 20C
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD1500
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 20C higher · +3.5 hp (+23%)20C18.5 hp
SD150015 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
20C is in the 7th percentile; SD1500 is in the 3rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 20C higher · +3.2 ci (+7%)20C52.1 ci
SD150048.9 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
20C is in the 3rd percentile; SD1500 is in the 2nd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 20C higher · +1 (+50%)20C3
SD15002
Median Utility Tractor4
20C is in the 23rd percentile; SD1500 is in the 3rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied20C8
SD15008
Median Utility Tractor12
20C is in the 23rd percentile; SD1500 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
20C (A)SD1500 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 20C | Shibaura SD1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Shibaura | — |
| Model | 20C | SD1500 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 20C | Shibaura SD1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | Shibaura | — |
| Model | 3TNV70 | LE802B | — |
| Power Output | 18.5hp | 15hp | ▲ 20C+3.5 hp · +23% |
| Rated RPM | 2,800RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ 20C+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 | ▲ 20C+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 52.1ci | 48.9ci | ▲ 20C+3.2 ci · +7% |
| Bore | 2.8in | 3.2in | ▲ SD1500+0.3 in · +11% |
| Stroke | 2.9in | 3.2in | ▲ SD1500+0.2 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 20C | Shibaura SD1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mechanical shuttle | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 20C | Shibaura SD1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 96.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 40.6in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 54.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 1,962lb | 1,800lb | ▲ 20C+162 lb · +9% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 20C | Shibaura SD1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 20C | Shibaura SD1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
| Speed 3 | Not recorded | 1,500rpm | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 20C | Shibaura SD1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 20C | Shibaura SD1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 20C | Shibaura SD1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 7th percentile (18.5 hp)B · 3rd percentile (15 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 3rd percentile (52.1 ci)B · 2nd percentile (48.9 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 3rd percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 11th percentile (1,962 lb)B · 9th percentile (1,800 lb)
A · 20CB · SD1500Median Utility Tractor