Ursus C-385 / 902 / 1201 / 1204
1969-1985 · 5 models in this series
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
Models compared
5 of 5 models.
| 12011974-1983 | 12041975-1977 | 9021978-1984 | C-3851969-1981 | C-385A1975-1981 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 89 kW | 83 kW | 61 kW | 62.5 kW | 60 kW |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpm | – | – | 2,200 rpm | 2,200 rpm |
| PTO speed | 540/1000 rpm | – | – | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm |
| Linkage category | Cat II | – | – | Cat II | Cat II |
| Cylinders | 6 | – | – | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 6,842 cm³ | – | – | 4,562 cm³ | 4,562 cm³ |
| Torque | 357 Nm | – | – | 215 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 130 l | – | – | 90 l | 90 l |
| Forward gears | 16 | – | – | 16 | 16 |
| Reverse gears | 8 | – | – | 8 | 8 |
| Top speed | 25.5 km/h | – | – | 40 km/h | 25 km/h |
| Wheelbase | 2,695 mm | – | – | 2,280 mm | 2,385 mm |
| Length | 4,490 mm | 4,360 mm | – | 4,240 mm | 3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | – | – | 2,020 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 2,510 mm | – | – | 2,580 mm | 2,530 mm |
| Unladen weight | 5,020 kg | 6,400 kg | 4,620 kg | 3,525 kg | 3,700 kg |
Models
Tractor in 3D section
Turn the model, look inside and click an assembly — each one is explained.
1201 2WD
The C-385 / 902 / 1201 / 1204 series from Ursus includes the 1201 2WD. Production: 1974-1983. The engine delivers...
1204 4WD
The Ursus 1204 4WD belongs to the C-385 / 902 / 1201 / 1204 series. Production: 1975-1977. The engine delivers 112...
902
The 902 from Ursus is part of the C-385 / 902 / 1201 / 1204 series. Production: 1978-1984. The engine delivers 75 hp...
C-385 2WD
The Ursus C-385 2WD is a model in the C-385 / 902 / 1201 / 1204 series. Production: 1969-1981. The engine delivers...
C-385A 4WD
With the C-385A 4WD, Ursus offers a model from the C-385 / 902 / 1201 / 1204 series. Production: 1975-1981. The...