Head to head · Utility

John Deere 20C vs Shibaura SD1500

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 20C

Utility

power
18.5 hp
displacement
52.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 20C specs
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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SD1500

Utility

power
15 hp
displacement
48.9 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
8
Full SD1500 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 20C
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD1500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

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 tied
20C8
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

SpecJohn Deere 20CShibaura SD1500Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereShibaura—
Model20CSD1500—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 20CShibaura SD1500Difference
ManufacturerYanmarShibaura—
Model3TNV70LE802B—
Power Output18.5hp15hp▲ 20C+3.5 hp · +23%
Rated RPM2,800RPM2,600RPM▲ 20C+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders32▲ 20C+1 · +50%
Displacement52.1ci48.9ci▲ 20C+3.2 ci · +7%
Bore2.8in3.2in▲ SD1500+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke2.9in3.2in▲ SD1500+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 20CShibaura SD1500Difference
TypeMechanical shuttleGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 20CShibaura SD1500Difference
Length96.7inNot recorded—
Width40.6inNot recorded—
Height54.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,962lb1,800lb▲ 20C+162 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 20CShibaura SD1500Difference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 20CShibaura SD1500Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded1,500rpm—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 20CShibaura SD1500Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 20CShibaura SD1500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 20CShibaura SD1500Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 7th percentile (18.5 hp)B · 3rd percentile (15 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 3rd percentile (52.1 ci)B · 2nd percentile (48.9 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 3rd percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 11th percentile (1,962 lb)B · 9th percentile (1,800 lb)
A · 20CB · SD1500Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 20CFull spec pageShibaura SD1500