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Ford 1200 vs Ford 1215
Verdict: Ford 1200 vs Ford 1215
The Ford 1200 and the Ford 1215 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Ford 1200 is the lighter machine (609 kg vs 1,292 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 1215 is the newer design (1993 vs 1979). 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
FordReference
Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
ShibauraReference
With 7-16 rear tires.Reference
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (L/H).Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Engine
11.4 kWReference
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Displacement
0.8 LReference
0.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 80 mmReference
72 x 72 mmReference
Power
11.4 kWReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
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Compression
23:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2700Reference
2500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
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Coolant capacity
3.0 LReference
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Fuel tank
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18.2 LReference
Engine (net)
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10.4 kWReference
Power (net)
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10.4 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
10.1 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
18.9 LReference
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Type
Ford 915Reference
gearReference
Capacity
18.9 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
399 kgReference
668 kgReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Clutch
overrunningReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Front PTO
optionalReference
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Gear PTO (claimed)
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10.1 kWReference
Hydro PTO (claimed)
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9.7 kWReference
Pump flow
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14.8 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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573 kgReference
Gear Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Hydro Rear PTO
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liveReference
Mid PTO
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optionalReference
Mid PTO Type
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2000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
13.2 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
140 cmReference
Weight
609 kgReference
1292 to 1360 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-12Reference
4.00x12Reference
Rear tire
8.00-16Reference
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Ag front
6.00-12Reference
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Ag rear
8.00-16Reference
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Lawn/turf front
23x8.5-12Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
8.00-16Reference
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Length
241 cmReference
270 cmReference
Width
107 cmReference
103 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
200 cmReference
203 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
179 cmReference
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Ground clearance
24 cmReference
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Front tread
87 cmReference
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Rear tread
89 to 104 cmReference
85 to 99 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
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8x16Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 4.00x12. Rear: 8x16Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 5x12. Rear: 8x16Reference
2WD Shipping weight
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586 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight
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616 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance
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25 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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24 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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85 to 89 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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82 cmReference
Ford 1200 attachments
1200 Serial Numbers
1980
U200001Reference
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1981
U201258Reference
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1982
U202107Reference
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Location:
Above front axle on leftReference
transmission housing on leftReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
20Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
72Reference
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Attachment overview
45" Mower deck
Cutting width
114 cmReference
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Ford 757 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 757 BackhoeReference
Ford 756B BackhoeReference
Transport height
203 cmReference
146 cmReference
Bucket width
40 cmReference
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Digging depth
193 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
182 cmReference
198 cmReference
Reach from pivot
269 cmReference
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Loading height
190 cmReference
146 cmReference
Bucket force
1360 kgReference
873 kgReference
Dipperstick force
707 kgReference
408 kgReference
Speeds
Ford 1215 attachments
1215 Serial Numbers
1993
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UA20001Reference
1994
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UA20462Reference
1995
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UA21150Reference
1996
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UA21632Reference
1997
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UA21874Reference
1998
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UA22187Reference
Ford 756B Backhoe
8-Foot flat digging depth
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130 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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180°Reference
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.