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Tractor · 1979Unverified

Ford 1200

Name: Ford 1200
Brand: Ford

Ford 1200 — Hundred Compact Series · 16 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 1200 is a compact tractor with a rated power output of 16 hp, placing it in a smaller class of its kind. Manufactured from 1979 to 1982, the Ford 1200 features a 2-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, transmitting power through a four-wheel drive system and a 10-speed gearbox. The tractor's listed weight is 609 kg, and it is intended for use on smaller plots of approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

16 hp

Weight

609 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

91 rows

Recorded power

16 hp

Recorded weight

609 kg

Transmissions

10-speed

Production years

1979-1982

Verified variants

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Overview

DistributorFordReference

ManufacturerShibauraReference

Compact Utility tractorReference

Built in JapanReference

Original price was $6,513 in 1982Reference

Four-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Differential mechanical drum brakesReference

Two-post fixed ROPS.Reference

Engine

Shibaura 0.8L 2-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)11.9 kWReference

Engine11.4 kWReference

Shibaura LEK802DReference

dieselReference

2-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement0.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke80 x 80 mmReference

Power11.4 kWReference

Power (gross)11.9 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Pre-heatingglow plugsReference

Compression23:1Reference

Rated RPM2700Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity3.3 LReference

Coolant capacity3.0 LReference

Transmission

10-speedReference

Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil capacity18.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)10.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system18.9 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity18.9 LReference

Rear TypeIReference

Rear lift (at ends)399 kgReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

ClutchoverrunningReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Front PTOoptionalReference

Capacities

Fuel13.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase121 cmReference

Weight609 kgReference

Front tire6.00-12Reference

Rear tire8.00-16Reference

Ag front6.00-12Reference

Ag rear8.00-16Reference

Lawn/turf front23x8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear8.00-16Reference

Length241 cmReference

Width107 cmReference

Height (ROPS)200 cmReference

Height (exhaust)179 cmReference

Ground clearance24 cmReference

Front tread87 cmReference

Rear tread89 to 104 cmReference

Ford 1200 attachments

45" mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

1200 Serial Numbers

Location:Above front axle on leftReference

1980U200001Reference

1981U201258Reference

1982U202107Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps20Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH72Reference

Attachment overview

45" mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

Ford 768 loaderReference

Ford 768A loaderReference

Ford 768B loaderReference

BackhoeReference

In addition to a mid-mount mower, the Ford 1200 was matched with a 48-inch rear finish mower, or rotary cutter. A 48-inch rear blade, plus the model 105 rear tiller (42 or 48 inch) were available.Reference

45" Mower deck

TypeFord 915Reference

Cutting width114 cmReference

Ford 757 Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 757 BackhoeReference

Transport height203 cmReference

Bucket width20 cmReference

Bucket width33 cmReference

Bucket width40 cmReference

Digging depth193 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth182 cmReference

Reach from pivot269 cmReference

Loading height190 cmReference

Bucket force1360 kgReference

Dipperstick force707 kgReference

Speeds

With 7-16 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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