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Ford 1200 vs Ford 9N
Verdict: Ford 1200 vs Ford 9N
The Ford 1200 and the Ford 9N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 9N leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Ford 1200 is the lighter machine (609 kg vs 2,140 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 1200 is the newer design (1979 vs 1939). In short: choose the Ford 9N 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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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
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Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
FordReference
With 7-16 rear tires.Reference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
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99,002Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Engine
11.4 kWReference
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Displacement
0.8 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 80 mmReference
81 x 95 mmReference
Power
11.4 kWReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
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Compression
23:1Reference
4.75 : 1Reference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
3.0 LReference
11.4 LReference
Fuel tank
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37.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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12.6 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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17.8 kWReference
Plows
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2 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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12.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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17.6 kWReference
Torque
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113.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Firing order
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1-2-4-3Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.381 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.381 mmReference
Oil change
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200 hReference
Belt power (max)
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17.6 kWReference
Max power
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12.2 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
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[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
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: SAE90 GL1Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
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: SAE80 GL1Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
10.1 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
18.9 LReference
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Type
Ford 915Reference
gearReference
Capacity
18.9 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
399 kgReference
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Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Clutch
overrunningReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
545 (1.125)Reference
Front PTO
optionalReference
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Rear lift
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362 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
13.2 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
177 cmReference
Weight
609 kgReference
2140 to 2900 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-12Reference
4.00-19Reference
Rear tire
8.00-16Reference
8.00-32Reference
Ag front
6.00-12Reference
4.00-19Reference
Ag rear
8.00-16Reference
8.00-32Reference
Lawn/turf front
23x8.5-12Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
8.00-16Reference
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Length
241 cmReference
292 cmReference
Width
107 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
200 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
179 cmReference
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Ground clearance
24 cmReference
33 cmReference
Front tread
87 cmReference
121 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread
89 to 104 cmReference
121 to 193 cmReference
Height
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132 cmReference
Shipping
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970 kgReference
Operating
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1315 kgReference
Ballasted
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1530 kgReference
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
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
16Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
72Reference
85Reference
Charging volts
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6Reference
Attachment overview
45" Mower deck
Cutting width
114 cmReference
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Ford 757 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 757 BackhoeReference
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Transport height
203 cmReference
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Bucket width
40 cmReference
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Digging depth
193 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
182 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
269 cmReference
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Loading height
190 cmReference
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Bucket force
1360 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
707 kgReference
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Speeds
9N Serial Number Location
9N Serial Numbers
1939
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1Reference
1940
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10234Reference
1941
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45976Reference
1942
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89888Reference
Links
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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9.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
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1014 kgReference
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.