Head to head · Utility

Ford 1215 vs Ford 6530

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FordModel A

Ford 1215

Utility

power
16 hp
displacement
54 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1215 specs
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FordModel B

Ford 6530

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
238 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
20
Full 6530 specs
FordFord 1215
vs
FordFord 6530

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 6530 higher · +184 ci (+341%)
121554 ci
6530238 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1215 is in the 4th percentile; 6530 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 6530 higher · +1 (+33%)
12153
65304
Median Utility Tractor4

1215 is in the 23rd percentile; 6530 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 6530 higher · +4,508 lb (+349%)
12151,292 lb
65305,800 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1215 is in the 3rd percentile; 6530 is in the 55th · 5,107 models

Length

▲ 6530 higher · +56 in (+53%)
1215106 in
6530162 in
Median Utility Tractor137 in

1215 is in the 13th percentile; 6530 is in the 78th · 4,659 models

1215 (A)6530 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 1215Ford 6530Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
Model12156530—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 1215Ford 6530Difference
ManufacturerShibauraFiat—
ModelS7238045.05—
Power Output16hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,500RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ 6530+1 · +33%
Displacement54ci238ci▲ 6530+184 ci · +341%
Bore2.8in4.1in▲ 6530+1.3 in · +46%
Stroke2.8in4.5in▲ 6530+1.7 in · +61%

Transmission

SpecFord 1215Ford 6530Difference
TypeHydrostaticPartially synchronized / Synchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 1215Ford 6530Difference
Length106in162in▲ 6530+56 in · +53%
Width40.9inNot recorded—
Height80.3in109in▲ 6530+28.7 in · +36%
Operating Weight1,292lb5,800lb▲ 6530+4,508 lb · +349%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 1215Ford 6530Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 1215Ford 6530Difference
TypeRear PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecFord 1215Ford 6530Difference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.00-16Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 1215Ford 6530Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 1215Ford 6530Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame

Electrical

SpecFord 1215Ford 6530Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecFord 1215Ford 6530Difference
TypeOpenROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 4th percentile (54 ci)B · 65th percentile (238 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 3rd percentile (1,292 lb)B · 55th percentile (5,800 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 13th percentile (106 in)B · 78th percentile (162 in)

Height

median 94.1 in
A · 28th percentile (80.3 in)B · 85th percentile (109 in)
A · 1215B · 6530Median Utility Tractor
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