Ford 1200
The Ford 1200 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 49.1 ci 0.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 15.3 hp / 11.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1344 lbs 609 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 15.3 hp / 11.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3.5 gal
13.2 L
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
1344 lbs
609 kg
Overview
![]() | 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
Hundred Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price was $6,513 in 1982 | |
Ford 1200 Engine | |
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Shibaura 0.8L 2-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Ford 1200 Transmission | |
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10-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
Ford 1200 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Engine | 15.3 hp
11.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 13.5 hp
10.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 3.5 gal
13.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 881 lbs
399 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Clutch | overrunning |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Front PTO | optional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Weight | 1344 lbs
609 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-12 |
Rear tire | 8.00-16 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 72 |
References | |
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Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau | |
Farm Loaders published in 1982, by Ford | |
Ford 1000 Series Tractors published in 1981 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 49.1 ci / 0.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Shibaura LEK802D |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 49.1 ci
0.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.15x3.15 inches
80 x 80 mm |
Power | 15.3 hp
11.4 kW |
Power (gross) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 23:1 |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 3.5 qts
3.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 3.2 qts
3.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
With 7-16 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 1200 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-12 |
Ag rear | 8.00-16 |
Lawn/turf front | 23x8.5-12 |
Lawn/turf rear | 8.00-16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Length | 94.9 inches
241 cm |
Width | 42.2 inches
107 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 79 inches
200 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 70.5 inches
179 cm |
Weight | 1344 lbs
609 kg |
Ground clearance | 9.7 inches
24 cm |
Front tread | 34.6 inches
87 cm |
Rear tread | 35.4 to 41.3 inches
89 to 104 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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45" mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Ford 768 loader | |
Ford 768A loader | |
Ford 768B loader | |
Backhoe | |
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. |
45" Mower deck | |
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Type | Ford 915 |
Cutting width | 45 inches
114 cm |
Ford 757 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Ford 757 Backhoe |
Transport height | 80 inches
203 cm |
Bucket width | 8 inches
20 cm |
13 inches
33 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
Digging depth | 76 inches
193 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 72 inches
182 cm |
Reach from pivot | 106 inches
269 cm |
Loading height | 75 inches
190 cm |
Bucket force | 3,000 lbs
1360 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1,560 lbs
707 kg |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 1200.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 1200 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 1200.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Ford 1200 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Ford
Ford 1200
Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 15.3 hp / 11.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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Production Years:1958 - 1962



