Compare/Ford 1215 vs Ford 2N

Ford 1215 vs Ford 2N

Verdict: Ford 1215 vs Ford 2N

The Ford 1215 and the Ford 2N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 2N leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Ford 1215 is the lighter machine (1,292 kg vs 1,392 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 2N holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 18.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 1215 is the newer design (1993 vs 1942). In short: choose the Ford 2N for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1215 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FordReference

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

Speeds with 10x28 rear tires.Reference

Original price

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$1,120Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.2 LReference

37.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

11.9 kWReference

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Engine (net)

10.4 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 72 mmReference

81 x 95 mmReference

Power (net)

10.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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12.6 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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17.8 kWReference

Compression

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6.0 : 1Reference

Torque

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113.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Firing order

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1-2-4-3Reference

Coolant capacity

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11.4 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.381 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Oil capacity

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18.9 LReference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

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[0oC]Reference

32oF [0oC]↑

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: SAE90 GL1Reference

32oF [0oC]↓

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: SAE80 GL1Reference

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

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Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

668 kgReference

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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

545 (1.125)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Rear lift

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362 kgReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

140 cmReference

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Weight

1292 to 1360 poundsReference

1392 kgReference

Front tire

4.00x12Reference

4.00-19Reference

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

292 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

162 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

203 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

586 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

616 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

25 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

24 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

85 to 89 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

82 cmReference

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Rear tread

85 to 99 cmReference

121 to 193 cmReference

Rear tire

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10.00x28Reference

Ag front

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4.00-19Reference

Ag rear

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10.00x28Reference

Height

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132 cmReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Charging amps

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16Reference

Charging volts

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6Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 756B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 756B BackhoeReference

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Transport height

146 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

198 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth

130 cmReference

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Loading height

146 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Bucket force

873 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

408 kgReference

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2N Serial Number Location

2N Serial Numbers

1942

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9N99047Reference

1943

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9N105412Reference

1944

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9N126575Reference

1945

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9N170018Reference

1946

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9N198767Reference

1947

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9N258540Reference

Final

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9N306221Reference

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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.