Compare/Ford 2120 vs Ford 950

Ford 2120 vs Ford 950

Verdict: Ford 2120 vs Ford 950

The Ford 2120 and the Ford 950 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 2120 leads on rated power with 43 hp against 40 hp. Ford 950 is the lighter machine (3,280 kg vs 3,572 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 2120 is the newer design (1987 vs 1954). In short: choose the Ford 2120 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 950 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

43 hp

40 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FordReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges.Reference

LP gasReference

Original price

$21,200Reference

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Steering

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power assist optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

42.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

31.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

29.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 100 mmReference

99 x 91 mmReference

Power (net)

29.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

31.8 kWReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

8.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Coolant capacity

8.0 LReference

14.2 LReference

Belt (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

Plows

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3 (14-inch)Reference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Firing order

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1-2-4-3Reference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

Hydraulic Shuttle Shift (HSS)Reference

FordReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

25.7 kWReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Pump flow

35.2 lpmReference

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Total flow

45.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

10.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1167 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Hydraulic system

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7.6 LReference

Capacity

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7.6 LReference

Rear lift

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567 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

216 cmReference

Weight

3572 to 3858 poundsReference

3280 to 3626 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

6x16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.00-18. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4x16.1Reference

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Length

348 cmReference

336 cmReference

Width

157 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

1620 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

1749 kgReference

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4WD Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

121 to 193 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

124 cmReference

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Rear tread

123 to 194 cmReference

142 to 203 cmReference

Rear tire

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12x28Reference

Ag front

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6x16Reference

Ag rear

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12x28Reference

Height

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167 cmReference

Ground clearance

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70 cmReference

Front tread

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21 to 41 cmReference

Shipping

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1487 kgReference

Operating

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1644 kgReference

Ballasted

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2937 kgReference

Ford 2120 attachments

2120 Serial Numbers

1988

UV21003Reference

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1989

UV22274Reference

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1990

UV23599Reference

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1991

UV24295Reference

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1992

UV25141Reference

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1993

UV25891Reference

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1994

UV26738Reference

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1995

UV27935Reference

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1996

UV28911Reference

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1997

UV29898Reference

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1998

UV30679Reference

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1999

UV31770Reference

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Location:

Transmission housing, left sideReference

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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

Attachment overview

Ford 758B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 758B BackhoeReference

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Transport height

198 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth

210 cmReference

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Loading height

199 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

177°Reference

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Bucket force

1304 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

775 kgReference

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Variants

850

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utility chassisReference

940

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four-speedReference

950

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five-speedReference

960

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five-speed, live PTOReference

950 Serial Number Location

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.