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Tractor · 1983Unverified

Ford 1210

Name: Ford 1210
Brand: Ford

Ford 1210 — Ten Compact Series · 16 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 1210 is a compact tractor model, rated at 16 horsepower, making it a smaller option in its class. Manufactured from 1983 to 1986, this model features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through a four-wheel drive system with a hydrostatic transmission. Its listed weight ranges from 1329 to 1442 pounds. It is intended for use on tracts of land of approximately up to 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

1329 to 1442 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

117 rows

Recorded power

16 hp

Recorded weight

602 kg

Transmissions

10-speed gear

Production years

1983-1986

Verified variants

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Overview

DistributorFordReference

ManufacturerShibauraReference

Compact Utility tractorReference

Built in JapanReference

Original price was $6,952 in 1986Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesspur gearReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Manual steeringReference

Differential mechanical drum brakesReference

Two-post fixed ROPS.Reference

Engine

Shibaura 0.9L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine (net)11.9 kWReference

Plows1 (12-inch)Reference

ShibauraReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke72 x 72 mmReference

Power (net)11.9 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Pre-heatingglow plugsReference

Compression23:1Reference

Rated RPM2700Reference

Torque48.8 NmReference

Torque RPM1800Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity3.3 LReference

Coolant capacity3.2 LReference

Transmission

10-speed gearReference

hydrostaticReference

15-speed creeperReference

TypegearReference

Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch184mm dry discReference

Oil capacity16.1 LReference

TypehydrostaticReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

TypecreeperReference

Gears15 forward and 3 reverseReference

Optional creeper provides an additional low range to the gear transmission.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)10.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system16.1 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity16.1 LReference

Pressure127.5 barReference

Total flow16.3 lpmReference

Rear TypeIReference

Controlposition controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)399 kgReference

Gear Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Hydro Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@2570Reference

Hydro Mid PTOindependentReference

Mid PTO Type1000Reference

Front PTOoptionalReference

ClutchelectricReference

Capacities

Fuel18.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase139 cmReference

Weight1329 to 1442 poundsReference

Front tire4-12Reference

2WD Rear tire8-16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 4-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

Lawn/turf front20x8.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear29x12.00-15Reference

Length256 cmReference

Width109 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)128 cmReference

Height (ROPS)201 cmReference

2WD Weight602 kgReference

4WD Weight654 kgReference

Ground clearance26 cmReference

2WD Front tread86/91 cmReference

2WD Front tread76 to 103 cmReference

4WD Front tread87 cmReference

Rear tread89/104 cmReference

Rear tread78 to 116 cmReference

Ford 1210 attachments

48" mid-mount mower deckReference

60" mid-mount mower deckReference

48" rear-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

1210 Serial Number Location

Left side of transmission.Reference

1210 Serial Numbers

1983UC00001Reference

1984UC01851Reference

1985UC03937Reference

1986UC07232Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps35Reference

Charging volts12Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH72Reference

Attachment overview

48" mid-mount mower deckReference

60" mid-mount mower deckReference

48" rear-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

Ford 768A loaderReference

Ford 768B loaderReference

BackhoeReference

The soil-breaking equipment for the 1210 included the model 105 42-inch and 48-inch rear tillers, and a one-bottom plow. Available blades were the 702A 54-inch front mount, 781 48-inch rear mount, and the 700 48-inch box scraper. A 72-inch landscape rake, 53-inch harrow, and 48-inch cultivator were matched attachments for soil work.Reference

Ford 757A Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 757A BackhoeReference

Bucket width20 cmReference

Bucket width33 cmReference

Bucket width40 cmReference

Digging depth194 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth189 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth102 cmReference

Reach from pivot271 cmReference

Loading height177 cmReference

Dipperstick force326 kgReference

Speeds

With 8-16 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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