Ford 1210
The Ford 1210 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 53.6 ci 0.9 L engine. The rated power output is 16 hp 11.9 kW. Transmission: 15 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 1329 to 1442 pounds.
Engine Power
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
Ford 1210 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
 | 1983 - 1986
Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
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1983 - 1986 | |
Ten Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1983 - 1986 | |
|---|---|
Ten 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 $6,952 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 | |
|---|---|
Fuel | 4.8 gal
18.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 4.25 gal
16.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
|---|---|
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 | |
|---|---|
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 | |
|---|---|
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
| 1983 - 1986
Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1983 - 1986 | |
Ten Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1983 - 1986 | |
|---|---|
Ten Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
| 1983 - 1986
Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1983 - 1986 | |
Ten Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1983 - 1986 | |
|---|---|
Ten Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Transmission options | |
|---|---|
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
| 1983 - 1986
Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1983 - 1986 | |
Ten Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1983 - 1986 | |
|---|---|
Ten Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
| 1983 - 1986
Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1983 - 1986 | |
Ten Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1983 - 1986 | |
|---|---|
Ten Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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