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Ford 1210 vs Ford 2N
Verdict: Ford 1210 vs Ford 2N
The Ford 1210 and the Ford 2N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 2N leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Ford 1210 is the lighter machine (1,329 kg vs 1,392 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 1942). In short: choose the Ford 2N 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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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
Optional creeper provides an additional low range to the gear transmission.Reference
Speeds with 10x28 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Original price
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$1,120Reference
Engine
Engine (net)
11.9 kWReference
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Plows
1 (12-inch)Reference
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Displacement
0.9 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 72 mmReference
81 x 95 mmReference
Power (net)
11.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
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Compression
23:1Reference
6.0 : 1Reference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2000Reference
Torque
48.8 NmReference
113.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1800Reference
1500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Oil capacity
16.1 LReference
18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
3.2 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
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
Transmission
Gears
15 forward and 3 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
16.1 LReference
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Type
creeperReference
gearReference
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
1Reference
Control
position controlReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
399 kgReference
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Gear Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Hydro Rear PTO
liveReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
545 (1.125)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
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Clutch
184mm dry discReference
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Rear lift
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362 kgReference
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Capacities
Fuel
18.2 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
139 cmReference
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Weight
1329 to 1442 poundsReference
1392 kgReference
Front tire
4-12Reference
4.00-19Reference
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
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Length
256 cmReference
292 cmReference
Width
109 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
128 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
201 cmReference
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2WD Weight
602 kgReference
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4WD Weight
654 kgReference
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Ground clearance
26 cmReference
33 cmReference
2WD Front tread
76 to 103 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
87 cmReference
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Rear tread
78 to 116 cmReference
121 to 193 cmReference
Rear tire
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10.00x28Reference
Ag front
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4.00-19Reference
Ag rear
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10.00x28Reference
Height
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132 cmReference
Front tread
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121 to 193 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
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
35Reference
16Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
72Reference
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Attachment overview
Ford 757A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 757A BackhoeReference
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Bucket width
40 cmReference
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Digging depth
194 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
189 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth
102 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
271 cmReference
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Loading height
177 cmReference
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Dipperstick force
326 kgReference
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Speeds
2N Serial Number Location
2N Serial Numbers
1942
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9N99047Reference
1943
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9N105412Reference
1944
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9N126575Reference
1945
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9N170018Reference
1946
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9N198767Reference
1947
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9N258540Reference
Final
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9N306221Reference
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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.