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Ford 1210 vs Ford 1300
Verdict: Ford 1210 vs Ford 1300
The Ford 1210 and the Ford 1300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Ford 1210 is the lighter machine (1,329 kg vs 1,873 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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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
Optional creeper provides an additional low range to the gear transmission.Reference
With 8.3-24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Engine
Engine (net)
11.9 kWReference
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Plows
1 (12-inch)Reference
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Displacement
0.9 LReference
0.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 72 mmReference
80 x 80 mmReference
Power (net)
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
Torque
48.8 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1800Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
16.1 LReference
19.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
3.2 LReference
4.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Engine
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11.4 kWReference
Power
—
11.4 kWReference
Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
15 forward and 3 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
10.1 kWReference
10.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
16.1 LReference
20.1 LReference
Type
creeperReference
gearReference
Capacity
16.1 LReference
20.1 LReference
Pressure
127.5 barReference
147.3 barReference
Total flow
16.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
399 kgReference
649 kgReference
Gear Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Hydro Rear PTO
liveReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2570Reference
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Hydro Mid PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO Type
1000Reference
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Front PTO
optionalReference
optionalReference
Clutch
184mm dry discReference
overrunningReference
Pump flow
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18.0 lpmReference
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Capacities
Fuel
18.2 LReference
22.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
139 cmReference
144 cmReference
Weight
1329 to 1442 poundsReference
1873 to 2139 poundsReference
Front tire
4-12Reference
4.00-12Reference
2WD Rear tire
8-16Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 4-12. Rear: 8-16Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference
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Lawn/turf front
20x8.00-10Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
29x12.00-15Reference
13.6-16Reference
Length
256 cmReference
268 cmReference
Width
109 cmReference
126 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
128 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
201 cmReference
212 cmReference
2WD Weight
602 kgReference
849 kgReference
4WD Weight
654 kgReference
970 kgReference
Ground clearance
26 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
76 to 103 cmReference
104 to 109 cmReference
4WD Front tread
87 cmReference
101 cmReference
Rear tread
78 to 116 cmReference
104 to 120 cmReference
Rear tire
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8.3-24Reference
2WD Ag front
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4.00-12Reference
4WD Ag front
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6.00-14Reference
Ag rear
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8.3-24Reference
2WD Lawn/turf front
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20x8-10Reference
4WD Lawn/turf front
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25x8.5-14Reference
Height (exhaust)
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182 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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29 cmReference
Ford 1210 attachments
1210 Serial Number Location
1210 Serial Numbers
1983
UC00001Reference
U304962Reference
1984
UC01851Reference
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1985
UC03937Reference
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1986
UC07232Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
35Reference
20Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
72Reference
72Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 757A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 757A BackhoeReference
Ford 757 BackhoeReference
Bucket width
40 cmReference
40 cmReference
Digging depth
194 cmReference
193 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
189 cmReference
182 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
102 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
271 cmReference
269 cmReference
Loading height
177 cmReference
190 cmReference
Dipperstick force
326 kgReference
707 kgReference
Speeds
Ford 1300 attachments
1300 Serial Numbers
1979
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U300001Reference
1980
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U302697Reference
1981
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U303446Reference
1982
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Location:
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Transmission housing, left sideReference
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
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152 cmReference
Ford 757 Backhoe
Transport height
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203 cmReference
Bucket force
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1360 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.