Ford 1215

The Ford 1215 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 53.6 ci 0.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 14 hp / 10.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1292 to 1360 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (net): 14 hp / 10.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4.8 gal 18.2 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
1292 to 1360 pounds

Overview

Ford 1215 tractor photo
1993 - 1998 Fifteen Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built Fifteen Compact Series Compact Utility tractor Shibaura built
Production
Distributor
Ford
Manufacturer
Shibaura
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $9,000 in 1998
Ford 1215 Engine
Shibaura 0.9L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
4.8 gal 18.2 L
Engine details ...
Ford 1215 Power
Engine (gross)
16 hp 11.9 kW
Engine (net)
14 hp 10.4 kW
Gear PTO (claimed)
13.5 hp 10.1 kW
Hydro PTO (claimed)
13 hp 9.7 kW
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Manual steering
Wet disc brakes
Two-post fixed ROPS.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pump flow
3.9 gpm 14.8 lpm
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)
Gear Rear PTO
transmission
Hydro Rear PTO
live
Rear PTO Type
540
Mid PTO
optional
Mid PTO Type
2000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
55.3 inches 140 cm
Weight
1292 to 1360 pounds
Front tire
4.00x12
2WD Rear tire
8x16
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
1215 references literature
Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1994, by Ford
Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1995, by Ford

Engine

Engine Detail — 53.6 ci / 0.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Shibaura S723
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
53.6 ci 0.9 L
Bore/Stroke
2.83x2.83 inches 72 x 72 mm
Power (net)
14 hp 10.4 kW
Power (gross)
16 hp 11.9 kW
Rated RPM
2500
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
hydrostatic
6-speed gear

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic

Type
hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (L/H).

Dimensions

Ford 1215 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 4.00x12. Rear: 8x16
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5x12. Rear: 8x16
Dimensions
Wheelbase
55.3 inches 140 cm
Length
106.3 inches 270 cm
Width
40.9 inches 103 cm
Height (ROPS)
80.3 inches 203 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
2WD Front tread
33.6 to 35.4 inches 85 to 89 cm
4WD Front tread
32.3 inches 82 cm
Rear tread
33.5 to 39.3 inches 85 to 99 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
48" mid-mount mower deck
60" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
Backhoe
Ford 756B Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 756B Backhoe
Transport height
57.5 inches 146 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth
78 inches 198 cm
8-Foot flat digging depth
51.5 inches 130 cm
Loading height
57.5 inches 146 cm
Bucket Rotation
180°
Bucket force
1925 lbs 873 kg
Dipperstick force
900 lbs 408 kg

Photos

Ford 1215

Ford 1215

Ford 1215

Ford 1215

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 1215.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Ford 1215 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 1215.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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