Compare/Ford 1210 vs Ford 1220

Ford 1210 vs Ford 1220

Verdict: Ford 1210 vs Ford 1220

The Ford 1210 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 1210 is the lighter machine (1,329 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 1983). In short: choose the Ford 1220 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1210 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

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

Optional creeper provides an additional low range to the gear transmission.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

—

powerReference

Engine

Engine (net)

11.9 kWReference

Plows

1 (12-inch)Reference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 72 mmReference

75 x 72 mmReference

Power (net)

11.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

23:1Reference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2500Reference

Torque

48.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1800Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

16.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.2 LReference

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Fuel tank

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18.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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12.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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12.7 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

15 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

10.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

16.1 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

16.1 LReference

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Pressure

127.5 barReference

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Total flow

16.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

399 kgReference

637 kgReference

Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2570Reference

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Hydro Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

1000Reference

2000Reference

Front PTO

optionalReference

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Clutch

184mm dry discReference

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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

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17.8 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Capacities

Fuel

18.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

140 cmReference

Weight

1329 to 1442 poundsReference

1338 to 1429 poundsReference

Front tire

4-12Reference

4.00-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

8-16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Lawn/turf front

20x8.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

29x12.00-15Reference

Length

256 cmReference

270 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

103 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

128 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

201 cmReference

203 cmReference

2WD Weight

602 kgReference

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4WD Weight

654 kgReference

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Ground clearance

26 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

76 to 103 cmReference

85 to 89 cmReference

4WD Front tread

87 cmReference

82 cmReference

Rear tread

78 to 116 cmReference

85 to 99 cmReference

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

Ford 1210 attachments

1210 Serial Number Location

1210 Serial Numbers

1983

UC00001Reference

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1984

UC01851Reference

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1985

UC03937Reference

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1986

UC07232Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

35Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

72Reference

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Attachment overview

Ford 757A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 757A BackhoeReference

Ford 756B BackhoeReference

Bucket width

40 cmReference

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Digging depth

194 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

189 cmReference

198 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

102 cmReference

130 cmReference

Reach from pivot

271 cmReference

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Loading height

177 cmReference

146 cmReference

Dipperstick force

326 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

—

UC24279Reference

1991

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UC25359Reference

1992

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UC26052Reference

1993

—

UC26585Reference

1994

—

UC27015Reference

1995

—

UC27524Reference

1996

—

UC27839Reference

1997

—

UC28097Reference

1998

—

UC28612Reference

1999

—

UC28907Reference

Ford 756B Backhoe

Transport height

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146 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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873 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.