Head to head · Utility

Ford 1200 vs Kubota B1550 HST

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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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KubotaModel B

Kubota B1550 HST

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
52.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full B1550 HST specs
FordFord 1200
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KubotaKubota B1550 HST

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ B1550 HST higher · +1 hp (+6%)
120016 hp
B1550 HST17 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1200 is in the 4th percentile; B1550 HST is in the 5th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B1550 HST higher · +3.1 ci (+6%)
120049.1 ci
B1550 HST52.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1200 is in the 2nd percentile; B1550 HST is in the 3rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ B1550 HST higher · +1 (+50%)
12002
B1550 HST3
Median Utility Tractor4

1200 is in the 3rd percentile; B1550 HST is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ B1550 HST higher · +34 lb (+3%)
12001,344 lb
B1550 HST1,378 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1200 is in the 4th percentile; B1550 HST is in the 4th · 5,107 models

1200 (A)B1550 HST (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 1200Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
Model1200B1550 HST—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 1200Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
ManufacturerShibauraKubota—
ModelLEK802DD850-5B—
Power Output16hp17hp▲ B1550 HST+1 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,700RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders23▲ B1550 HST+1 · +50%
Displacement49.1ci52.2ci▲ B1550 HST+3.1 ci · +6%
Bore3.2in2.8in▲ 1200+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.2in2.8in▲ 1200+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecFord 1200Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
TypeGear shiftHydrostatic (HST)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 1200Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Length94.9in101in▲ B1550 HST+6.1 in · +6%
Width42.2in43.3in▲ B1550 HST+1.1 in · +3%
Height79in74.8in▲ 1200+4.2 in · +6%
Operating Weight1,344lb1,378lb▲ B1550 HST+34 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 1200Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
System TypeLiveNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 1200Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
TypeRear, transmissionLive—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded858rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded2,416rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 1200Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity881lb827lb▲ 1200+54 lb · +7%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 1200Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical drumInternal-expanding—

Electrical

SpecFord 1200Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 1200Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Coolant1.1gal0.8gal▲ 1200+0.3 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecFord 1200Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 4th percentile (16 hp)B · 5th percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 2nd percentile (49.1 ci)B · 3rd percentile (52.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 3rd percentile (2)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 4th percentile (1,344 lb)B · 4th percentile (1,378 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 6th percentile (94.9 in)B · 9th percentile (101 in)
A · 1200B · B1550 HSTMedian Utility Tractor
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