Compare/Ford 1215 vs Ford 1300

Ford 1215 vs Ford 1300

Verdict: Ford 1215 vs Ford 1300

The Ford 1215 and the Ford 1300 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 1,873 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

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

With 8.3-24 rear tires.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

10.4 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

0.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 72 mmReference

80 x 80 mmReference

Power (net)

10.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

—

11.4 kWReference

Power

—

11.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Pre-heating

—

glow plugsReference

Compression

—

23:1Reference

Oil capacity

—

19.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

—

4.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

10.1 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

9.7 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

Pump flow

14.8 lpmReference

18.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

668 kgReference

649 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

573 kgReference

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Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

—

10.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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20.1 LReference

Capacity

—

20.1 LReference

Pressure

—

147.3 barReference

Rear PTO

—

transmissionReference

Clutch

—

overrunningReference

Front PTO

—

optionalReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

140 cmReference

144 cmReference

Weight

1292 to 1360 poundsReference

1873 to 2139 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00x12Reference

4.00-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

8x16Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.00x12. Rear: 8x16Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5x12. Rear: 8x16Reference

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Length

270 cmReference

268 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

126 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

203 cmReference

212 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

586 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

616 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

25 cmReference

33 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

24 cmReference

29 cmReference

2WD Front tread

85 to 89 cmReference

104 to 109 cmReference

4WD Front tread

82 cmReference

101 cmReference

Rear tread

85 to 99 cmReference

104 to 120 cmReference

Rear tire

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8.3-24Reference

2WD Ag front

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4.00-12Reference

4WD Ag front

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6.00-14Reference

Ag rear

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8.3-24Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front

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20x8-10Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

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25x8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Height (exhaust)

—

182 cmReference

2WD Weight

—

849 kgReference

4WD Weight

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970 kgReference

Ford 1215 attachments

1215 Serial Numbers

1993

UA20001Reference

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1994

UA20462Reference

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1995

UA21150Reference

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1996

UA21632Reference

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1997

UA21874Reference

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1998

UA22187Reference

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Location:

transmission housing on leftReference

Transmission housing, left sideReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

20Reference

Battery AH

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72Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 756B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 756B BackhoeReference

Ford 757 BackhoeReference

Transport height

146 cmReference

203 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

198 cmReference

182 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

130 cmReference

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Loading height

146 cmReference

190 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Bucket force

873 kgReference

1360 kgReference

Dipperstick force

408 kgReference

707 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

—

22.0 LReference

Ford 1300 attachments

1300 Serial Numbers

1979

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U300001Reference

1980

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U302697Reference

1981

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U303446Reference

1982

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---Reference

1983

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U304962Reference

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Ford 757 Backhoe

Bucket width

—

40 cmReference

Digging depth

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193 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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269 cmReference

Speeds

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.