Compare/Ford 1210 vs Ford 9N

Ford 1210 vs Ford 9N

Verdict: Ford 1210 vs Ford 9N

The Ford 1210 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 1210 is the lighter machine (1,329 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 1210 is the newer design (1983 vs 1939). In short: choose the Ford 9N 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

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FordReference

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

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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99,002Reference

Engine

Engine (net)

11.9 kWReference

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Plows

1 (12-inch)Reference

2 (14-inch)Reference

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

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

23:1Reference

4.75 : 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

Drawbar (tested)

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12.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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17.6 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

Belt power (max)

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17.6 kWReference

Max power

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12.2 kWReference

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

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

177 cmReference

Weight

1329 to 1442 poundsReference

2140 to 2900 poundsReference

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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8.00-32Reference

Ag front

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4.00-19Reference

Ag rear

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8.00-32Reference

Height

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132 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

Shipping

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970 kgReference

Operating

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1315 kgReference

Ballasted

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1530 kgReference

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

85Reference

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

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

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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.