Head to head · Utility

Ford 1215 vs Ford 4000 (1968-1975)

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FordModel A

Ford 1215

Utility

power
16 hp
displacement
54 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1215 specs
FordFord 1215
vs
FordFord 4000 (1968-1975)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 4000 (1968-1975) higher · +147 ci (+272%)
121554 ci
4000 (1968-1975)201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1215 is in the 4th percentile; 4000 (1968-1975) is in the 54th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12153
4000 (1968-1975)3
Median Utility Tractor4

1215 is in the 23rd percentile; 4000 (1968-1975) is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 4000 (1968-1975) higher · +3,593 lb (+278%)
12151,292 lb
4000 (1968-1975)4,885 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1215 is in the 3rd percentile; 4000 (1968-1975) is in the 47th · 5,107 models

Length

▲ 4000 (1968-1975) higher · +31 in (+29%)
1215106 in
4000 (1968-1975)137 in
Median Utility Tractor137 in

1215 is in the 13th percentile; 4000 (1968-1975) is in the 50th · 4,659 models

1215 (A)4000 (1968-1975) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 1215Ford 4000 (1968-1975)Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
Model12154000 (1968-1975)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 1215Ford 4000 (1968-1975)Difference
ManufacturerShibauraFord—
ModelS723Not recorded—
Power Output16hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,500RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement54ci201ci▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+147 ci · +272%
Bore2.8in4.4in▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+1.6 in · +57%
Stroke2.8in4.4in▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+1.6 in · +57%

Transmission

SpecFord 1215Ford 4000 (1968-1975)Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear type—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 1215Ford 4000 (1968-1975)Difference
Length106in137in▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+31 in · +29%
Width40.9in67.3in▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+26.4 in · +65%
Height80.3in84.6in▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+4.3 in · +5%
Operating Weight1,292lb4,885lb▲ 4000 (1968-1975)+3,593 lb · +278%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 1215Ford 4000 (1968-1975)Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 1215Ford 4000 (1968-1975)Difference
TypeRear PTOTransmission or independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecFord 1215Ford 4000 (1968-1975)Difference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.00-16Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 1215Ford 4000 (1968-1975)Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,197lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 1215Ford 4000 (1968-1975)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 1215Ford 4000 (1968-1975)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 1215Ford 4000 (1968-1975)Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecFord 1215Ford 4000 (1968-1975)Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 4th percentile (54 ci)B · 54th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 3rd percentile (1,292 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,885 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 13th percentile (106 in)B · 50th percentile (137 in)

Width

median 66 in
A · 4th percentile (40.9 in)B · 54th percentile (67.3 in)
A · 1215B · 4000 (1968-1975)Median Utility Tractor
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