Ford 1215 vs John Deere 655
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ford 1215 and the John Deere 655 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Ford 1215 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1986 for the John Deere 655.
- The John Deere 655 is heavier: 709 kg versus 586 kg for the Ford 1215.
- The Ford 1215 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 668 kg versus 356 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Ford 1215 | John Deere 655 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1993–1998 | 1986–1990 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 0.9 L | 0.7 L |
| Weight | 586 kg | 709 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 668 kg | 356 kg |
| Wheelbase | 140 cm | 129 cm |
| Length | 270 cm | 213 cm |