Compare/Ford 1210 vs Ford 1215

Ford 1210 vs Ford 1215

Verdict: Ford 1210 vs Ford 1215

The Ford 1210 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 1215 is the lighter machine (1,292 kg vs 1,329 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 1983). 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

Fit score

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Ford

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Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

Optional creeper provides an additional low range to the gear transmission.Reference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (L/H).Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

11.9 kWReference

10.4 kWReference

Plows

1 (12-inch)Reference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 72 mmReference

Power (net)

11.9 kWReference

10.4 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

Torque

48.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1800Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

16.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.2 LReference

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Fuel tank

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18.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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11.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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11.9 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

15 forward and 3 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

10.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

16.1 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

gearReference

Capacity

16.1 LReference

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Pressure

127.5 barReference

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Total flow

16.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

399 kgReference

668 kgReference

Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

Hydro Rear PTO

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2570Reference

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Hydro Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

1000Reference

2000Reference

Front PTO

optionalReference

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Clutch

184mm dry discReference

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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

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Capacities

Fuel

18.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

140 cmReference

Weight

1329 to 1442 poundsReference

1292 to 1360 poundsReference

Front tire

4-12Reference

4.00x12Reference

2WD Rear tire

8-16Reference

8x16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

Front: 4.00x12. Rear: 8x16Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

Front: 5x12. Rear: 8x16Reference

Lawn/turf front

20x8.00-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

29x12.00-15Reference

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Length

256 cmReference

270 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

103 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

128 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

201 cmReference

203 cmReference

2WD Weight

602 kgReference

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4WD Weight

654 kgReference

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Ground clearance

26 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

76 to 103 cmReference

85 to 89 cmReference

4WD Front tread

87 cmReference

82 cmReference

Rear tread

78 to 116 cmReference

85 to 99 cmReference

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

Ford 1210 attachments

1210 Serial Number Location

1210 Serial Numbers

1983

UC00001Reference

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1984

UC01851Reference

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1985

UC03937Reference

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1986

UC07232Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

35Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

72Reference

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Attachment overview

Ford 757A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 757A BackhoeReference

Ford 756B BackhoeReference

Bucket width

40 cmReference

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Digging depth

194 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

189 cmReference

198 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

102 cmReference

130 cmReference

Reach from pivot

271 cmReference

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Loading height

177 cmReference

146 cmReference

Dipperstick force

326 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

—

UA21632Reference

1997

—

UA21874Reference

1998

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UA22187Reference

Location:

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transmission housing on leftReference

Ford 756B Backhoe

Transport height

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146 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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873 kgReference

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.