SPECS / COMPARISON
Ford 1200 vs Kubota L1500
A detailed comparison of the Ford 1200 and the Kubota L1500. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Ford 120011.9 kW (16.0 HP)
Kubota L150011.2 kW (15.0 HP)
| Specification | Ford 1200 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors | Kubota L1500 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Compact Utility Tractor | Sub-Compact Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 11.9 kW (16.0 HP) | 11.2 kW (15.0 HP) |
| Weight | 564.0 kg (1243.4 lbs) | — |
| Lift Capacity | 399.0 kg (879.6 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Gear shift | Gear type |
| Length | 241.0 cm (94.9 in.) | — |
| Years Made | 1979-1982 | 1982-1987 |
| Engine Model | Shibaura LEK802D | Kubota Z750 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower (PTO) | 10.0 kW (13.4 HP) | — |
| Displacement | 804 cc (49.1 cu in.) | 743 cc (45.3 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.0 cm (3.15 in.) | 7.59 cm (2.99 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.0 cm (3.15 in.) | 8.20 cm (3.23 in.) |
| PTO Type | Rear, transmission | — |
| PTO Speed | 540 RPM | — |
| Low Idle | 750-850 RPM | — |
| High Idle | 2850-2900 RPM | — |
| Rated RPM | 2700 RPM | — |
| Firing Order | 1.02.2023 | — |
| Injection Timing | 23 °-24° | — |
| Injector Opening Pressure | 117.6 bar (1705.6 psi) | — |
| Battery | 12 V 70A | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 78.7 in. (200.0 cm) with ROPS | — |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 cm (47.6 in.) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 24.0 cm (9.4 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.0 L | — |
| Oil Capacity | 4.0 l (1.1 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 4.0 l (1.1 gal) | — |
| Front Hubs Capacity | 1.5 l (Front axle differential case: 0.4 gal) | — |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 7.6 km/h (Forward: 8.6 MPH (13.9 km/h) Reverse: 4.7 MPH) | — |
| Drawbar Category | Category I | I |
| Hitch Type | Live | — |
| Front Tires | Ag : 6.00-12Turf / Lawn : 23×8.5-12 | Ag: 4.00-12 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 8.00-16Turf: 8.00-16 | Ag: 8.0-22 |
| Total Flow | – | — |
| Engine Type | — | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Rear PTO Type | — | Live |
| Rear PTO Speed | — | 540 RPM |
| Cabin Type | — | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | — | Manual |
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