Compare/Ford 1220 vs Ford 8N

Ford 1220 vs Ford 8N

Verdict: Ford 1220 vs Ford 8N

The Ford 1220 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 17 hp. Ford 1220 is the lighter machine (1,338 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 1220 is the newer design (1987 vs 1947). In short: choose the Ford 8N for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1220 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

17 hp

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

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

Steering

powerReference

mechanicalReference

Total built

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524,000Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.2 LReference

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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

4.75:1Reference

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

0.279 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.203 mmReference

0.381 mmReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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16.4 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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19.2 kWReference

Torque

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124.8 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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0.635 mmReference

Oil capacity

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18.9 LReference

Belt power (max)

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16.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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17.3 kWReference

Max power

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14.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Transmission

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Sherman Combination TransmissionReference

Oil type

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[0oC]Reference

32oF [0oC]↑

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: Ford M4864AReference

32oF [0oC]↓

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: Ford M4864BReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

10.8 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

10.4 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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Pump flow

17.8 lpmReference

10.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

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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PTO (claimed)

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20.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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17.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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18.9 LReference

Capacity

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18.9 LReference

Pressure

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117.2 barReference

Rear lift

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362 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

140 cmReference

177 cmReference

Weight

1338 to 1429 poundsReference

2410 to 2717 poundsReference

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

164 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

121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference

Rear tire

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10-28Reference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-28Reference

Height

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138 cmReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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53 cmReference

Front tread

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121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference

Shipping

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1093 kgReference

Operating

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1232 kgReference

Ballasted

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1833 kgReference

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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20Reference

Battery AH

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80Reference

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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Variants

8NAN

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distillate engineReference

Capacities

Fuel

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37.9 LReference

8N Serial Number Location

8N Serial Numbers

1947

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1Reference

1948

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37908Reference

1949

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141370Reference

1950

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245637Reference

1951

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343198Reference

1952

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442035Reference

Final

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524076Reference

Links

Questions

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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8.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use

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7.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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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.