Ford 1210
The Ford 1210 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 53.6 ci 0.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: 15 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 1329 to 1442 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 16 hp / 11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4.8 gal
18.2 L
Transmission
15 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
1329 to 1442 pounds
Overview
 | 1983 - 1986
Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
Ten 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 $6,952 in 1986 | |
Ford 1210 Engine | |
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Shibaura 0.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 1210 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 13.5 hp
10.1 kW |
Plows | 1 (12-inch) |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 4.8 gal
18.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 4.25 gal
16.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 4.25 gal
16.1 L |
Pressure | 1849 psi
127.5 bar |
Total flow | 4.3 gpm
16.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 881 lbs
399 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Gear Rear PTO | transmission |
Hydro Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2570 |
Hydro Mid PTO | independent |
Mid PTO Type | 1000 |
Front PTO | optional |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 55.1 inches
139 cm |
Weight | 1329 to 1442 pounds |
Front tire | 4-12 |
2WD Rear tire | 8-16 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 72 |
References | |
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Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau | |
Farm Loaders published in 1988, by Ford | |
Mid-Mount Finishing Mowers published in 1987, by Ford | |
1000 Series Tractors published in 1985, by Ford | |
1000 Series Tractors published in 1987, by Ford | |
Salesman's Reference published in 1986, by Ford | |
Sales Reference Guide published in 1986, by Ford |
Engine
Engine Detail — 53.6 ci / 0.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 53.6 ci
0.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.83x2.83 inches
72 x 72 mm |
Power (net) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 23:1 |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Torque | 36 lb-ft
48.8 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 3.5 qts
3.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 3.4 qts
3.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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10-speed gear | |
hydrostatic | |
15-speed creeper |
Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 184mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 17 qts
16.1 L |
With 8-16 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
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Transmission — 15 forward and 3 reverse creeper
Type | creeper |
Gears | 15 forward and 3 reverse |
Optional creeper provides an additional low range to the gear transmission. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 1210 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4-12. Rear: 8-16 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16 |
Lawn/turf front | 20x8.00-10 |
Lawn/turf rear | 29x12.00-15 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 55.1 inches
139 cm |
Length | 101 inches
256 cm |
Width | 43.3 inches
109 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 50.4 inches
128 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 79.5 inches
201 cm |
2WD Weight | 1329 lbs
602 kg |
4WD Weight | 1442 lbs
654 kg |
Ground clearance | 10.4 inches
26 cm |
2WD Front tread | 33.9/36.2 inches
86/91 cm |
2WD Front tread | 30.3 to 40.9 inches
76 to 103 cm |
4WD Front tread | 34.6 inches
87 cm |
Rear tread | 35.4/41.3 inches
89/104 cm |
Rear tread | 31 to 46 inches
78 to 116 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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48" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" rear-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Ford 768A loader | |
Ford 768B loader | |
Backhoe | |
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. |
Ford 757A Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Ford 757A Backhoe |
Bucket width | 8 inches
20 cm |
13 inches
33 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
Digging depth | 76.5 inches
194 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 74.5 inches
189 cm |
8-Foot flat digging depth | 40.3 inches
102 cm |
Reach from pivot | 107 inches
271 cm |
Loading height | 70 inches
177 cm |
Dipperstick force | 719 lbs
326 kg |
Photos
Ford 1210
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 1210 based on its 16 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 1210.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.8 hrs
Approximately 5.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (4.8 gal / 18.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.8 gal/hr (3.1 L/hr)
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 1210 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 1210.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)16 hp
Kilowatts (kW)11.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)16.2 PS
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