Iseki TM15 & TM17 technical specifications
All specifications of the Iseki TM15 and TM17 on one page, taken directly from the original Iseki factory manual for the TM series. Both models share the same chassis, transmission, and lift system — the main difference lies in the engine. The tables below show exactly where the models and versions differ from each other.
Suitable for the entire series: Iseki TM15 (TM15F) and TM17 (TM17F), in standard, U, P, P1, ND, NDP, and NDP1 versions.
Iseki TM15 & TM17 model codes
| Model |
Machine code |
Engine |
| TM15 (TM15F) |
T0284 |
Iseki E393 |
| TM17 (TM17F) |
T0294 |
Iseki E3100 |
Iseki TM15 & TM17 engine specifications
| Component |
TM15 |
TM17 |
| Engine type |
Iseki E393 |
Iseki E3100 |
| Design |
Water-cooled, 4-stroke, 3-cylinder diesel |
| Displacement |
928 cc |
1,006 cc |
| Power |
10.9 kW / 14.8 hp at 2500 rpm |
12.1 kW / 16.5 hp at 2500 rpm |
| Max. PTO power |
9.8 kW / 13.3 hp |
10.8 kW / 14.8 hp |
| Fuel |
Diesel gas oil (JIS 2, JIS 3 in severe frost) |
| Fuel tank |
13.5 liters |
| Battery |
12 V / 28 Ah |
Iseki TM15 & TM17 dimensions and weight
| Component |
Standard / U / P / P1 |
ND / NDP / NDP1 |
| Length |
2030 mm |
2000 mm |
| Width |
1060 mm |
| Height |
1215–1245 mm (without frame), 1910–1965 mm (with ROPS) |
1190 mm (without frame), 1885–1940 mm (with ROPS) |
| Ground clearance |
290 mm |
265 mm |
| Weight |
550–580 kg |
535–565 kg |
| Wheelbase |
1320 mm |
| Front track width |
785 mm |
755 mm |
| Rear track width |
820 or 930 mm (adjustable) |
| Front tires |
5.00-12 |
5-12 |
| Rear tires |
8-18 |
8-16 |
| Minimum turning radius |
1.7 m |
The TM15 is also available as a bare version without a safety frame (550 kg) and as a U-version with power steering (555 kg). The safety frame is a 2-post ROPS, type Iseki SF154 or SF160.
Iseki TM15 & TM17 transmission and driving speeds
| Component |
Specification |
| Drive |
Four-wheel drive (4WD) |
| Clutch |
Dry single plate |
| Brakes |
Mechanical drum brakes (dry) |
| Steering |
Power steering (U-type) or mechanical |
| Transmission |
Sliding gear (selective gearing), 6 forward + 2 reverse |
Driving speeds at 2500 rpm according to the factory table:
| Gear |
TM15F / TM17F (km/h) |
ND versions (km/h) |
| Low 1 |
0.82 |
0.77 |
| Low 2 |
1.28 |
1.20 |
| Low 3 |
2.11 |
1.98 |
| High 1 |
4.98 |
4.68 |
| High 2 |
7.75 |
7.28 |
| High 3 |
12.80 (max. 14.08) |
12.04 (max. 13.24) |
| Reverse low |
1.08 |
1.01 |
| Reverse high |
6.54 |
6.15 |
Iseki TM15 & TM17 PTO and lift system
| Component |
Specification |
| PTO clutch |
Dry single plate (via main clutch) |
| PTO speeds |
450 / 696 / 1140 rpm at 2500 engine rpm |
| PTO reverse setting |
707 rpm (rotating in reverse) |
| PTO shaft |
35 mm, 6 splines |
| Hitch |
Fixed hitch |
| Lift system |
Position control |
| Implement attachment |
2P mounting for the rotary tiller (2-point quick-hitch system) |
Iseki ARM12 & ARM13 rotary tiller
The TM series was supplied as standard with its own rotary tiller: the ARM12 on the TM15 and the ARM13 on the TM17.
| Component |
ARM12 (TM15) |
ARM13 (TM17) |
| Drive |
Side drive |
| Working width |
120 cm |
130 cm |
| Working depth |
up to approx. 16 cm |
| Weight |
150 kg |
156 kg |
| Rotor speed |
156 / 242 / 396 rpm (246 rpm reverse) |
| Blades |
C140 left/right ×13 + C149 ×1 |
C140 left/right ×14 + C149 ×1 |
Iseki TM15 & TM17 electrical system
The onboard electrical system is 12 volts with negative earth. The manual lists the following consumable parts: 5, 10, and 15 A blade fuses plus a main fuse (slow-blow), a headlight 12V 25/25W (OEM 1444-621-251-0), turn signal bulbs 12V 20W (1444-621-242-0), and indicator lights 12V 3.4W (3650-270-214-0). Handy to know when troubleshooting electrical faults.
