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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 Kubota B1-17
KubotaModel B
Kubota B1-17
Utility
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 56.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
FordFord 1215
vs
KubotaKubota B1-17
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ B1-17 higher · +1 hp (+6%)121516 hp
B1-1717 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1215 is in the 4th percentile; B1-17 is in the 5th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ B1-17 higher · +2.6 ci (+5%)121554 ci
B1-1756.6 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1215 is in the 4th percentile; B1-17 is in the 4th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied12153
B1-173
Median Utility Tractor4
1215 is in the 23rd percentile; B1-17 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Operating Weight
▲ B1-17 higher · +141 lb (+11%)12151,292 lb
B1-171,433 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
1215 is in the 3rd percentile; B1-17 is in the 5th · 5,107 models
1215 (A)B1-17 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Kubota B1-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Kubota | — |
| Model | 1215 | B1-17 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility, Sub-Compact | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Kubota B1-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shibaura | Kubota | — |
| Model | S723 | D950 | — |
| Power Output | 16hp | 17hp | ▲ B1-17+1 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ B1-17+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 54ci | 56.6ci | ▲ B1-17+2.6 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 2.8in | 3in | ▲ B1-17+0.2 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.8in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Kubota B1-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Unsynchronized Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Kubota B1-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 106in | 92.1in | ▲ 1215+13.9 in · +15% |
| Width | 40.9in | 45.3in | ▲ B1-17+4.4 in · +11% |
| Height | 80.3in | 49.2in | ▲ 1215+31.1 in · +63% |
| Operating Weight | 1,292lb | 1,433lb | ▲ B1-17+141 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Kubota B1-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Kubota B1-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear PTO | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Kubota B1-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 4.00-12 | 4.00-12 | Same |
| Rear Tire Size | 8.00-16 | 8.3-22 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Kubota B1-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | I | 0 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Kubota B1-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Kubota B1-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 1215 | Kubota B1-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 4th percentile (16 hp)B · 5th percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 4th percentile (54 ci)B · 4th percentile (56.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 3rd percentile (1,292 lb)B · 5th percentile (1,433 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 13th percentile (106 in)B · 5th percentile (92.1 in)
A · 1215B · B1-17Median Utility Tractor