Ford 1220
The Ford 1220 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 58.2 ci 1.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 16 hp / 11.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (2-range). Operating weight: 1338 to 1429 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 16 hp / 11.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4.8 gal
18.2 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Operating Weight
1338 to 1429 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
Twenty 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 $12,000 in 1999 | |
Ford 1220 Engine | |
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Shibaura 1.0L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 4.8 gal
18.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
Ford 1220 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Engine (net) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 14.5 hp
10.8 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 14 hp
10.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power *Optional, available with hydrostatic transmission after 1989. |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 4.7 gpm
17.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1406 lbs
637 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live *Live PTO optional with hydrostatic transmission. | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Mid PTO | optional |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 55.3 inches
140 cm |
Weight | 1338 to 1429 pounds |
Front tire | 4.00-12 |
2WD Rear tire | 8-16 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau | |
Mid-Mount Finishing Mower published in 1988, by Ford | |
12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesels published in 1987, by Ford | |
12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1988, by Ford | |
12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1993, by Ford | |
Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1994, by Ford | |
Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1995, by Ford | |
Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford |
Engine
Engine Detail — 58.2 ci / 1.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Shibaura S753 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 58.2 ci
1.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.95x2.83 inches
75 x 72 mm |
Power (net) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Power (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Compression | 23:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Intake valve clearance | 0.008 inches*Cold
0.203 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.008 inches*Cold
0.203 mm |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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9-speed gear | |
hydrostatic |
Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Dimensions
Ford 1220 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00-12. 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 | 55.3 inches
140 cm |
Length | 106.3 inches
270 cm |
Width | 40.9 inches
103 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 80.1 inches
203 cm |
2WD Shipping weight | 1338 lbs
606 kg |
4WD Shipping weight | 1429 lbs
648 kg |
2WD Ground clearance | 10.1 inches
25 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 9.6 inches
24 cm |
2WD Front tread | 33.6 to 35.4 inches
85 to 89 cm |
4WD Front tread | 32.3 inches
82 cm |
Rear tread | 33.5 to 39.3 inches
85 to 99 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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48" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Ford 756B Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Ford 756B Backhoe |
Transport height | 57.5 inches
146 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 78 inches
198 cm |
8-Foot flat digging depth | 51.5 inches
130 cm |
Loading height | 57.5 inches
146 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Bucket force | 1925 lbs
873 kg |
Dipperstick force | 900 lbs
408 kg |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 1220.
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 1220 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 1220.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Ford 1220 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 16 hp / 11.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW
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