Search
Ford 1210 vs Ford 8N
Verdict: Ford 1210 vs Ford 8N
The Ford 1210 and the Ford 8N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8N leads on rated power with 18 hp against 16 hp. Ford 1210 is the lighter machine (1,329 kg vs 2,410 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 1947). In short: choose the Ford 8N 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.
Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
—
—
Overview
Distributor
FordReference
—
Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
FordReference
Optional creeper provides an additional low range to the gear transmission.Reference
The Sherman Step-Up and Step-Down Combination transmission provided two additional ranges, one higher and one lower, through the use of an auxiliary gearbox. The Step-Down was geared down by 1.513 to 1. The Step-Up was geared up by 1 to 1.495.Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
—
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
—
Total built
—
524,000Reference
Steering
—
mechanicalReference
Engine
Engine (net)
11.9 kWReference
—
Plows
1 (12-inch)Reference
—
Displacement
0.9 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 72 mmReference
81 x 95 mmReference
Power (net)
11.9 kWReference
—
Air cleaner
dryReference
—
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
—
Compression
23:1Reference
4.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2000Reference
Torque
48.8 NmReference
124.8 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
Drawbar (claimed)
—
17.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
—
16.4 kWReference
Belt (tested)
—
19.2 kWReference
Firing order
—
1-2-4-3Reference
Sparkplug gap
—
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
—
0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
—
0.279 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
—
0.381 mmReference
Belt power (max)
—
16.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
—
17.3 kWReference
Max power
—
14.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
15 forward and 3 reverseReference
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Transmission
—
Sherman Combination TransmissionReference
Oil type
—
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
—
: Ford M4864AReference
32oF [0oC]↓
—
: Ford M4864BReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
10.1 kWReference
20.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
16.1 LReference
18.9 LReference
Type
creeperReference
—
Capacity
16.1 LReference
18.9 LReference
Pressure
127.5 barReference
117.2 barReference
Total flow
16.3 lpmReference
—
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
—
Rear lift (at ends)
399 kgReference
—
Gear Rear PTO
transmissionReference
—
Hydro Rear PTO
liveReference
—
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
545 (1.125)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2570Reference
—
Hydro Mid PTO
independentReference
—
Mid PTO Type
1000Reference
—
Front PTO
optionalReference
—
Clutch
184mm dry discReference
—
PTO (tested)
—
17.3 kWReference
Pump flow
—
10.8 lpmReference
Rear lift
—
362 kgReference
Rear PTO
—
transmissionReference
Capacities
Fuel
18.2 LReference
37.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
139 cmReference
177 cmReference
Weight
1329 to 1442 poundsReference
2410 to 2717 poundsReference
Front tire
4-12Reference
4.00-19Reference
2WD Rear tire
8-16Reference
—
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 4-12. 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
292 cmReference
Width
109 cmReference
164 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
128 cmReference
—
Height (ROPS)
201 cmReference
—
2WD Weight
602 kgReference
—
4WD Weight
654 kgReference
—
Ground clearance
26 cmReference
33 cmReference
2WD Front tread
76 to 103 cmReference
—
4WD Front tread
87 cmReference
—
Rear tread
78 to 116 cmReference
121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
Rear tire
—
10-28Reference
Ag front
—
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
—
11.2-28Reference
Height
—
138 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
—
53 cmReference
Front tread
—
121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
Shipping
—
1093 kgReference
Operating
—
1232 kgReference
Ballasted
—
1833 kgReference
Ford 1210 attachments
1210 Serial Number Location
1210 Serial Numbers
1983
UC00001Reference
—
1984
UC01851Reference
—
1985
UC03937Reference
—
1986
UC07232Reference
—
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
35Reference
20Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
—
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
72Reference
80Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 757A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 757A BackhoeReference
—
Bucket width
40 cmReference
—
Digging depth
194 cmReference
—
2-Foot flat digging depth
189 cmReference
—
8-Foot flat digging depth
102 cmReference
—
Reach from pivot
271 cmReference
—
Loading height
177 cmReference
—
Dipperstick force
326 kgReference
—
Speeds
Variants
8NAN
—
distillate engineReference
8N Serial Number Location
8N Serial Numbers
1947
—
1Reference
1948
—
37908Reference
1949
—
141370Reference
1950
—
245637Reference
1951
—
343198Reference
1952
—
442035Reference
Final
—
524076Reference
Links
Questions
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
—
8.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use
—
7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
—
1068 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.