Compare/Ford 1220 vs Ford 9N

Ford 1220 vs Ford 9N

Verdict: Ford 1220 vs Ford 9N

The Ford 1220 and the Ford 9N 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 2,140 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 9N holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 18.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 1220 is the newer design (1987 vs 1939). 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

Clear

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

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Total built

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99,002Reference

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

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

0.381 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

Plows

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2 (14-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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12.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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17.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

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

Belt power (max)

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17.6 kWReference

Max power

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12.2 kWReference

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

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

177 cmReference

Weight

1338 to 1429 poundsReference

2140 to 2900 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

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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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

Ground clearance

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33 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 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

Battery AH

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85Reference

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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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.