Head to head · Utility

Ford 1200 vs Ford 840

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FordModel A

Ford 1200

Utility

power
16 hp
displacement
49.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
10
Full 1200 specs
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FordModel B

Ford 840

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
172 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 840 specs
FordFord 1200
vs
FordFord 840

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 840 higher · +123 ci (+250%)
120049.1 ci
840172 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1200 is in the 2nd percentile; 840 is in the 46th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 840 higher · +2 (+100%)
12002
8404
Median Utility Tractor4

1200 is in the 3rd percentile; 840 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 840 higher · +2 (+20%)
120010
84012
Median Utility Tractor12

1200 is in the 39th percentile; 840 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 840 higher · +2,056 lb (+153%)
12001,344 lb
8403,400 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1200 is in the 4th percentile; 840 is in the 28th · 5,107 models

1200 (A)840 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 1200Ford 840Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
Model1200840—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 1200Ford 840Difference
ManufacturerShibauraFord—
ModelLEK802D2.8L 4-cyl gasoline—
Power Output16hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,200RPM▲ 1200+500 RPM · +23%
Cylinders24▲ 840+2 · +100%
Displacement49.1ci172ci▲ 840+123 ci · +250%
Bore3.2in3.9in▲ 840+0.8 in · +26%
Stroke3.2in3.6in▲ 840+0.5 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecFord 1200Ford 840Difference
TypeGear shiftUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 1200Ford 840Difference
Length94.9in122in▲ 840+27.1 in · +29%
Width42.2in64.8in▲ 840+22.6 in · +54%
Height79in59.3in▲ 1200+19.7 in · +33%
Operating Weight1,344lb3,400lb▲ 840+2,056 lb · +153%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 1200Ford 840Difference
System TypeLiveOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 1200Ford 840Difference
TypeRear, transmissionNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 1200Ford 840Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity881lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 1200Ford 840Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical drumNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 1200Ford 840Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecFord 1200Ford 840Difference
Coolant1.1gal3.8gal▲ 840+2.7 gal · +245%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 2nd percentile (49.1 ci)B · 46th percentile (172 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 3rd percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 39th percentile (10)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 4th percentile (1,344 lb)B · 28th percentile (3,400 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 6th percentile (94.9 in)B · 30th percentile (122 in)
A · 1200B · 840Median Utility Tractor
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