Ford
Ford 1215
The Ford 1215 is a compact utility tractor built by Shibaura from 1993 to 1998. It is part of the Fifteen Compact Series and was distributed by Ford. The tractor features a Shibaura 0.9L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 16 hp gross and 14 hp net. It offers hydrostatic and 6-speed gear transmission options, with two- or four-wheel drive and manual steering. The tractor includes wet disc brakes and a two-post fixed ROPS. It has a wheelbase of 55.3 inches and weighs between 1292 and 1360 pounds depending on configuration. The Ford 1215 supports various attachments including mower decks, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe, making it versatile for compact utility tasks.
Power16 hp
Founded1993 - 1998
Model1215
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 1215
Power
| Engine (net) | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
|---|---|
| Engine (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Gear PTO (claimed) | 13.5 hp (10.1 kW) |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 13 hp (9.7 kW) |
Tires
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00x12. Rear: 8x16 |
|---|---|
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5x12. Rear: 8x16 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Shibaura S723 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.83x2.83 inches (72 x 72 mm) |
| Power (net) | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Displacement | 53.6 ci (0.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 40.9 inches (103 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 106.3 inches (270 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 55.3 inches (140 cm) |
| Rear tread | 33.5 to 39.3 inches (85 to 99 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 80.3 inches (203 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 33.6 to 35.4 inches (85 to 89 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 32.3 inches (82 cm) |
| 2WD Shipping weight | 1292 lbs (586 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping weight | 1360 lbs (616 kg) |
| 2WD Ground clearance | 10.1 inches (25 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 9.6 inches (24 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 3.9 gpm (14.8 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post fixed ROPS |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
Production
| Built in | Japan |
|---|---|
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
| Original price | $9,000 in 1998 |
| Production years | 1993 - 1998 |
Attachments
| Blade | 60" Blade, Ford 702C, front-mount, 60 inches width (152 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe | ModelFord 756B Backhoe Bucket force1925 lbs (873 kg) Loading height57.5 inches (146 cm) Bucket Rotation180° Transport height57.5 inches (146 cm) Dipperstick force900 lbs (408 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth78 inches (198 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth51.5 inches (130 cm) |
| Snowblower | 51" Snow blower, Ford 715B, 51 inches width (129 cm), front-mount |
| Front-end loader | 7106 Loader, 600 lbs lift (full at pin) (272 kg), 1440 lbs breakout (653 kg), 40° dump, 18.5 inches reach (dumped) (46 cm), 18° rollback, 77.9 inches height (at pin) (197 cm), 62.3 inches clearance (dumped) (158 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | Ford 914, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | Ford 914, 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade |
Transmission
| Gear | Typegear Gears6 forward and 2 reverse DescriptionThree gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (L/H) |
|---|---|
| Options | hydrostatic, 6-speed gear |
| Hydrostatic | Typehydrostatic Gearsinfinite forward and reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1474 lbs (668 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1265 lbs (573 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Mid PTO | optional |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Gear Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| Hydro Rear PTO | live |