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

Ford 1200 tractor photo
1979 - 1982 Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built Hundred Compact Series Compact Utility tractor Shibaura built
Production
Distributor
Ford
Manufacturer
Shibaura
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $6,513 in 1982
Ford 1200 Engine
Shibaura 0.8L 2-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford 1200 Transmission
10-speed
Transmission details ...
Ford 1200 Power
Engine (gross)
16 hp 11.9 kW
Engine
15.3 hp 11.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
13.5 hp 10.1 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Manual steering
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Two-post fixed ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel
3.5 gal 13.2 L
Hydraulic system
5 gal 18.9 L
Hydraulics
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)
Rear PTO
transmission
Clutch
overrunning
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Front PTO
optional
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
20
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
72
References
1200 references literature
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.
1200   speeds

Dimensions

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
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
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
Type
Ford 915
Cutting width
45 inches 114 cm
Ford 757 Backhoe
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

Ford 1200

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

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