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

Ford 1220 tractor photo
1987 - 1995 Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built Twenty Compact Series Compact Utility tractor Shibaura built
Production
Distributor
Ford
Manufacturer
Shibaura
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $12,000 in 1999
Ford 1220 Engine
Shibaura 1.0L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
4.8 gal 18.2 L
Engine details ...
Ford 1220 Power
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
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering
manual
Steering
power *Optional, available with hydrostatic transmission after 1989.
Wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pump flow
4.7 gpm 17.8 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Rear lift (at ends)
1406 lbs 637 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
live *Live PTO optional with hydrostatic transmission.
Rear PTO Type
540
Mid PTO
optional
Mid PTO Type
2000
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
1220 references literature
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
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
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
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
48" mid-mount mower deck
60" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
Backhoe
Ford 756B Backhoe
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

Ford 1220

Ford 1220

Ford 1220

Ford 1220

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

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