Ford 1200
The Ford 1200 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 49.1 ci 0.8 L engine. The rated power output is 15.3 hp 11.4 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1344 lbs 609 kg.
Engine Power
15.3 hp
11.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3.5 gal
13.2 L
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
1344 lbs
609 kg
Ford 1200 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
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1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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 | |
|---|---|
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
| 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
| 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
| 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Ford 1200 Tires | |
|---|---|
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
| 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
Ford 1200