- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1974–1993
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
URSUS 1.201 / 1.204 specs: hp, weight, years
T.S.-MARTIN Z-8601 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 119 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
119 hp
89 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ursus 1201/1204”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 9,343 lb
- 3-point lift
- 10,838 lb
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
URSUS 1.201 / 1.204 specs: key facts
The URSUS 1.201 / 1.204 was built from 1974 to 1993.
The URSUS 1.201 / 1.204 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 89 kW (119 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The URSUS 1.201 / 1.204 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The URSUS 1.201 / 1.204 has a T.S.-MARTIN Z-8601 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.84 L diesel unit.
The URSUS 1.201 / 1.204 weighs 4,238 kg (9,343 lb) unladen.
The URSUS 1.201 / 1.204 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the URSUS 1.201 / 1.204 lifts 4,916 kg (10,838 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ursus 1201/1204”
How does the 1.201 / 1.204 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A maximum engine torque of 357 N·m is low for its class — 22% below the median of 460 N·m across the 237 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 130 L fuel tank is low for its class — 35% below the median of 200 L across the 269 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 4,238 kg is low for its class — 19% below the median of 5,248 kg across the 286 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 286 tractors within 10% of its power, 12% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 286 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 1.201 / 1.204 have?
The only figure for the 1.201 / 1.204 is 119 hp (89 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ursus 1201/1204”
What engine is in a 1.201 / 1.204?
A 1.201 / 1.204 has a T.S.-MARTIN Z-8601, a 6-cylinder 6.84 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | T.S.-MARTIN Z-8601 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 417.5 ci · 6.84 L |
| Max torque | 263 lb·ft · 357 N·m @ 1,800 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ursus 1201/1204”
How much will a 1.201 / 1.204 lift?
A 1.201 / 1.204 lifts 10,838 lb (4,916 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 10,838 lb · 4,916 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 1,892 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 1 3/8"- 21 parts |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ursus 1201/1204”
What transmission does a 1.201 / 1.204 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1.201 / 1.204 are below.
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ursus 1201/1204”
How much does a 1.201 / 1.204 weigh?
A 1.201 / 1.204 weighs 9,343 lb (4,238 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 9,343 lb · 4,238 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in · 2,695 mm |
| Length | 176.8 in · 4,490 mm |
| Width | 78.3–87.2 in · 1,990–2,215 mm |
| Height | 98.8 in · 2,510 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.5 in · 420 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 53.1–70.9 in · 1,350–1,800 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 59.1–67.9 in · 1,500–1,725 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Turning radius, braked | 14.4 ft · 4.38 mtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ursus 1201/1204”
What oil does a 1.201 / 1.204 take, and how much?
A 1.201 / 1.204 engine takes 20.1 qt (19.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.1 qt · 19.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ursus 1201/1204” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ursus 1201/1204” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 52.8 qt · 50.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ursus 1201/1204” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 3.7 qt · 3.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ursus 1201/1204” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ursus 1201/1204” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1.201 / 1.204?
Within 10% of its 119 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 2094119 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1985Side by side with the 1.201 / 1.204 →
- Steyr 8140 (a)118.4 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1982Side by side with the 1.201 / 1.204 →
- J.I. Case 2090118.4 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1983Side by side with the 1.201 / 1.204 →
- Massey Ferguson 2680118.4 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1985Side by side with the 1.201 / 1.204 →
- WHITE 2-110120.3 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1987Side by side with the 1.201 / 1.204 →
- Fendt Favorit 612 SA118 hp engine, claimed · 1974Side by side with the 1.201 / 1.204 →
Common questions about the URSUS 1.201 / 1.204
Is a 1.201 / 1.204 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The URSUS 1.201 / 1.204 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 1.201 / 1.204 have?
A 1.201 / 1.204 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 1 3/8"- 21 parts shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ursus 1201/1204”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ursus 1201/1204 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-120221 · revision 1045527. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document