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FordModel A
Ford 1215
Utility
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 54 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Utility
Ford 1215 vs Ford 840
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FordModel B
Ford 840
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 172 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
FordFord 1215
vs
FordFord 840
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 840 higher · +118 ci (+219%)121554 ci
840172 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1215 is in the 4th percentile; 840 is in the 46th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 840 higher · +1 (+33%)12153
8404
Median Utility Tractor4
1215 is in the 23rd percentile; 840 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Operating Weight
▲ 840 higher · +2,108 lb (+163%)12151,292 lb
8403,400 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
1215 is in the 3rd percentile; 840 is in the 28th · 5,107 models
Length
▲ 840 higher · +16 in (+15%)1215106 in
840122 in
Median Utility Tractor137 in
1215 is in the 13th percentile; 840 is in the 30th · 4,659 models
1215 (A)840 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Ford 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 1215 | 840 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Ford 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shibaura | Ford | — |
| Model | S723 | 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline | — |
| Power Output | 16hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 1215+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 840+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 54ci | 172ci | ▲ 840+118 ci · +219% |
| Bore | 2.8in | 3.9in | ▲ 840+1.1 in · +39% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 3.6in | ▲ 840+0.8 in · +29% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Ford 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Unsynchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Ford 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 106in | 122in | ▲ 840+16 in · +15% |
| Width | 40.9in | 64.8in | ▲ 840+23.9 in · +58% |
| Height | 80.3in | 59.3in | ▲ 1215+21 in · +35% |
| Operating Weight | 1,292lb | 3,400lb | ▲ 840+2,108 lb · +163% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Ford 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Ford 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear PTO | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Ford 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 4.00-12 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 8.00-16 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Ford 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | I | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Ford 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Ford 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Ford 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 3.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Ford 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 4th percentile (54 ci)B · 46th percentile (172 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 3rd percentile (1,292 lb)B · 28th percentile (3,400 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 13th percentile (106 in)B · 30th percentile (122 in)
Width
median 66 inA · 4th percentile (40.9 in)B · 47th percentile (64.8 in)
A · 1215B · 840Median Utility Tractor