Ursus 1224
The Ursus 1224 is a tractor produced by Ursus. It is equipped with a 416.4 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 119 hp / 88.7 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 10737 lbs 4870 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 119 hp / 88.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
34.3 gal
129.8 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
10737 lbs
4870 kg
Overview
![]() | 1984 - 2009 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ursus |
Built in Warsaw, Poland | |
Variants | |
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1222 | 2WD |
1224 | 4WD |
Ursus 1224 Engine | |
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Zetor 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 34.3 gal
129.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Ursus 1224 Transmission | |
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16-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
Ursus 1224 Power | |
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Engine | 119 hp
88.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 97 hp
72.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic dry disc brakes | |
Cab standard with heater. |
Hydraulics | |
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Pump flow | 10.8 gpm
40.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 12125 lbs
5499 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 106.1 inches
269 cm |
Weight | 10737 lbs
4870 kg |
Front tire | 14.9-24 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 42 |
Batteries | 4 |
Battery volts | 6 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 416.4 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Zetor Z8701.1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 416.4 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.33x4.72 inches
110 x 120 mm |
Power | 119 hp
88.7 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 302.4 lb-ft
410.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1450 |
Starter volts | 24 |
Oil capacity | 20.1 qts
19.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 27.5 qts
26.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Oil capacity | 48.6 qts
46.0 L |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (II/I) plus reverse range (R) with two-speed power shift. | |
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Dimensions
Ursus 1224 Tires | |
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Ag front | 14.9-24 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 106.1 inches
269 cm |
Length | 180.7 inches
458 cm |
Width | 89.4 inches
227 cm |
Height | 103.2 inches
262 cm |
Operating weight | 10737 lbs
4870 kg |
Ballasted weight | 10494 lbs
4760 kg |
Ground clearance | 16.7 inches
42 cm |
Front tread | 59.5/63.4/67.3/71.3 inches
151/161/170/181 cm |
Rear tread | 65/67.9/70.9/73.8 inches
165/172/180/187 cm |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ursus 1224 based on its 119 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ursus 1224.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.5 hrs
Approximately 5.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (34.3 gal / 129.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.2 gal/hr (23.4 L/hr)
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
Ursus 1224 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ursus 1224.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)119 hp
Kilowatts (kW)88.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)120.7 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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