Head to head · Utility

Ford 1220 vs Kubota B1550

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FordModel A

Ford 1220

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
58.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1220 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota B1550

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
52.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B1550 specs
FordFord 1220
vs
KubotaKubota B1550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
122017 hp
B155017 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1220 is in the 5th percentile; B1550 is in the 5th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1220 higher · +6 ci (+11%)
122058.2 ci
B155052.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1220 is in the 5th percentile; B1550 is in the 3rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12203
B15503
Median Utility Tractor4

1220 is in the 23rd percentile; B1550 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Length

▲ 1220 higher · +5 in (+5%)
1220106 in
B1550101 in
Median Utility Tractor137 in

1220 is in the 13th percentile; B1550 is in the 9th · 4,659 models

1220 (A)B1550 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 1220Kubota B1550Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
Model1220B1550—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 1220Kubota B1550Difference
ManufacturerShibauraKubota—
ModelS753D850-5B—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM▲ B1550+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement58.2ci52.2ci▲ 1220+6 ci · +11%
Bore3in2.8in▲ 1220+0.2 in · +7%
Stroke2.8in2.8inSame

Transmission

SpecFord 1220Kubota B1550Difference
TypeNot recordedGear shift with dry single plate type clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 1220Kubota B1550Difference
Length106in101in▲ 1220+5 in · +5%
Width40.9in43.3in▲ B1550+2.4 in · +6%
Height80.1in74.8in▲ 1220+5.3 in · +7%
Operating WeightNot recorded1,224lb—

Hydraulics

SpecFord 1220Kubota B1550Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 1220Kubota B1550Difference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTOTransmission—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded924rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 1220Kubota B1550Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded827lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 1220Kubota B1550Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeExpanding shoeInternal-expanding type—

Electrical

SpecFord 1220Kubota B1550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 1220Kubota B1550Difference
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecFord 1220Kubota B1550Difference
TypeOpen Operator Station with two-post ROPSOpen with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 5th percentile (58.2 ci)B · 3rd percentile (52.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 137 in
A · 13th percentile (106 in)B · 9th percentile (101 in)

Width

median 66 in
A · 4th percentile (40.9 in)B · 7th percentile (43.3 in)
A · 1220B · B1550Median Utility Tractor
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