Ursus 1204 4WD
Built: 1975-1977 · Series: C-385 / 902 / 1201 / 1204
More machines from model year 1975
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Ursus C-385 — the same tractor was later called 902
Anyone searching for a C-385 and anyone searching for an Ursus 902 often means the same machine: in the early 1980s the C-385 designation was simply changed to Ursus 902. That explains why both names run side by side on the used market and why they sit here in one series.
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The C-385 is not a purely Polish design. In 1962 a government agreement with Czechoslovakia led to lasting cooperation with Zetor, for which a joint research and development centre was set up in Brno. The C-385 was designed there and built at the Ursus plant in Warsaw. Series production began in July 1969.
Engine output rose in stages. At first the Z-8001 unit delivered 76 hp; in 1973 the Z-7501 replaced it and lifted output to 82 hp. In 1976 a turbocharged version arrived reaching 100 hp. Comparing two offers, it is therefore worth asking about the engine type — the designation alone does not say which development stage stands before you.
The Ursus 1201 was developed from the C-385 but received a six-cylinder of 112 hp. Rear linkage lift capacity rose from 1,700 to 3,000 kg and the clutch system was reworked. A whole family grew from this line: 902, 904, 912, 914, 1002, 1004, 1012 and 1014.
For parts hunting the ancestry is decisive: these machines share their base design with Zetor. Anyone drawing a blank with Polish suppliers should look to Czech ones next.
Sources: Traktorenlexikon: Ursus C-385 (Wikibooks), Traktorenlexikon: Ursus 1201/1204 (Wikibooks), agroprofil.pl
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | DS Martin, wysokoprężnycorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 112 hp (83 kW)correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,360 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 6,400 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | selectable four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 16+8correct |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 130 lcorrect |
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Origin and approval
| Plant | Polandcorrect |
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Other data
| Drive | 4WDcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13 kW/t (83 kW / 6.4 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 72% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ursus 1204 have?
The Ursus 1204 delivers 112 hp.
How much does the Ursus 1204 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,400 kg.
When was the Ursus 1204 built?
Production years: 1975-1977.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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