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Ford 1200 vs Ford 1210
Verdict: Ford 1200 vs Ford 1210
The Ford 1200 and the Ford 1210 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Ford 1200 is the lighter machine (609 kg vs 1,329 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 1210 is the newer design (1983 vs 1979). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
FordReference
Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
ShibauraReference
With 7-16 rear tires.Reference
Optional creeper provides an additional low range to the gear transmission.Reference
Final drives
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spur gearReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Engine
11.4 kWReference
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Displacement
0.8 LReference
0.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 80 mmReference
72 x 72 mmReference
Power
11.4 kWReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
glow plugsReference
Compression
23:1Reference
23:1Reference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2700Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
16.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
3.0 LReference
3.2 LReference
Engine (net)
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11.9 kWReference
Plows
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1 (12-inch)Reference
Power (net)
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11.9 kWReference
Torque
—
48.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1800Reference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
15 forward and 3 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
10.1 kWReference
10.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
18.9 LReference
16.1 LReference
Type
Ford 915Reference
creeperReference
Capacity
18.9 LReference
16.1 LReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
399 kgReference
399 kgReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Clutch
overrunningReference
184mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Front PTO
optionalReference
optionalReference
Pressure
—
127.5 barReference
Total flow
—
16.3 lpmReference
Control
—
position controlReference
Gear Rear PTO
—
transmissionReference
Hydro Rear PTO
—
liveReference
Engine RPM
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540@2570Reference
Hydro Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
13.2 LReference
18.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
139 cmReference
Weight
609 kgReference
1329 to 1442 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-12Reference
4-12Reference
Rear tire
8.00-16Reference
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Ag front
6.00-12Reference
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Ag rear
8.00-16Reference
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Lawn/turf front
23x8.5-12Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.00-16Reference
29x12.00-15Reference
Length
241 cmReference
256 cmReference
Width
107 cmReference
109 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
200 cmReference
201 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
179 cmReference
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Ground clearance
24 cmReference
26 cmReference
Front tread
87 cmReference
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Rear tread
89 to 104 cmReference
78 to 116 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
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8-16Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 4-12. Rear: 8-16Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference
Height (steering wheel)
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128 cmReference
2WD Weight
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602 kgReference
4WD Weight
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654 kgReference
2WD Front tread
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76 to 103 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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87 cmReference
Ford 1200 attachments
1200 Serial Numbers
1980
U200001Reference
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1981
U201258Reference
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1982
U202107Reference
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Location:
Above front axle on leftReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
35Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
72Reference
72Reference
Charging volts
—
12Reference
Attachment overview
45" Mower deck
Cutting width
114 cmReference
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Ford 757 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 757 BackhoeReference
Ford 757A BackhoeReference
Transport height
203 cmReference
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Bucket width
40 cmReference
40 cmReference
Digging depth
193 cmReference
194 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
182 cmReference
189 cmReference
Reach from pivot
269 cmReference
271 cmReference
Loading height
190 cmReference
177 cmReference
Bucket force
1360 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
707 kgReference
326 kgReference
Speeds
Ford 1210 attachments
1210 Serial Number Location
1210 Serial Numbers
1983
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UC00001Reference
1984
—
UC01851Reference
1985
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UC03937Reference
1986
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UC07232Reference
Ford 757A Backhoe
8-Foot flat digging depth
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102 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.