Compare/Ford 1220 vs Ford 2N

Ford 1220 vs Ford 2N

Verdict: Ford 1220 vs Ford 2N

The Ford 1220 and the Ford 2N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Ford 1220 is the lighter machine (1,338 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 2N holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 18.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 1220 is the newer design (1987 vs 1942). 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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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

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Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Speeds with 10x28 rear tires.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Original price

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$1,120Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.2 LReference

37.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

12.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

11.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

75 x 72 mmReference

81 x 95 mmReference

Power (net)

11.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

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Compression

23:1Reference

6.0 : 1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2000Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

1-2-4-3Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.203 mmReference

0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.203 mmReference

0.381 mmReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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12.6 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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17.8 kWReference

Torque

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113.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Coolant capacity

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11.4 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.381 mmReference

Oil capacity

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18.9 LReference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

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

Gear PTO (claimed)

10.8 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

10.4 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Pump flow

17.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

637 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

545 (1.125)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Rear lift

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362 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

140 cmReference

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Weight

1338 to 1429 poundsReference

1392 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-12Reference

4.00-19Reference

2WD Rear tire

8-16Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.00-12. 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

270 cmReference

292 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

162 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

203 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

606 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

648 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

25 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

24 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

85 to 89 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

82 cmReference

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Rear tread

85 to 99 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

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

Ford 1220 attachments

1220 Serial Number Location

1220 Serial Numbers

1987

UC21006Reference

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1988

UC21707Reference

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1989

UC23199Reference

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1990

UC24279Reference

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1991

UC25359Reference

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1992

UC26052Reference

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1993

UC26585Reference

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1994

UC27015Reference

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1995

UC27524Reference

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1996

UC27839Reference

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1997

UC28097Reference

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1998

UC28612Reference

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1999

UC28907Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Charging amps

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16Reference

Charging volts

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6Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 756B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 756B BackhoeReference

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Transport height

146 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

198 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth

130 cmReference

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Loading height

146 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Bucket force

873 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

408 kgReference

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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.