Compare/Ford 1200 vs Ford 1220

Ford 1200 vs Ford 1220

Verdict: Ford 1200 vs Ford 1220

The Ford 1200 and the Ford 1220 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1220 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Ford 1200 is the lighter machine (609 kg vs 1,338 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 1220 is the newer design (1987 vs 1979). In short: choose the Ford 1220 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1200 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

With 7-16 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

11.9 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Engine

11.4 kWReference

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Displacement

0.8 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

80 x 80 mmReference

75 x 72 mmReference

Power

11.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

23:1Reference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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18.2 LReference

Engine (net)

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11.9 kWReference

Power (net)

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11.9 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

10.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

18.9 LReference

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Type

Ford 915Reference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

18.9 LReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

399 kgReference

637 kgReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

liveReference

Clutch

overrunningReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Front PTO

optionalReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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10.8 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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10.4 kWReference

Pump flow

—

17.8 lpmReference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

13.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

140 cmReference

Weight

609 kgReference

1338 to 1429 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-12Reference

4.00-12Reference

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

270 cmReference

Width

107 cmReference

103 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

200 cmReference

203 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

179 cmReference

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Ground clearance

24 cmReference

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Front tread

87 cmReference

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Rear tread

89 to 104 cmReference

85 to 99 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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8-16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

2WD Shipping weight

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606 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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648 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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25 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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24 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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85 to 89 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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82 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

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

72Reference

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Attachment overview

45" Mower deck

Cutting width

114 cmReference

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Ford 757 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 757 BackhoeReference

Ford 756B BackhoeReference

Transport height

203 cmReference

146 cmReference

Bucket width

40 cmReference

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Digging depth

193 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

182 cmReference

198 cmReference

Reach from pivot

269 cmReference

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Loading height

190 cmReference

146 cmReference

Bucket force

1360 kgReference

873 kgReference

Dipperstick force

707 kgReference

408 kgReference

Speeds

Ford 1220 attachments

1220 Serial Number Location

1220 Serial Numbers

1987

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UC21006Reference

1988

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UC21707Reference

1989

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UC23199Reference

1990

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UC24279Reference

1991

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UC25359Reference

1992

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UC26052Reference

1993

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UC26585Reference

1994

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UC27015Reference

1995

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UC27524Reference

1996

—

UC27839Reference

1997

—

UC28097Reference

1998

—

UC28612Reference

1999

—

UC28907Reference

Ford 756B Backhoe

8-Foot flat digging depth

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130 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

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.