Ford 2120
The Ford 2120 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 138.4 ci 2.3 L engine. The rated power output is 40 hp 29.8 kW. Transmission: Hydraulic Shuttle Shift (HSS). Operating weight: 3572 to 3858 pounds.
Engine Power
40 hp
29.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
11.1 gal
42.0 L
Transmission
Hydraulic Shuttle Shift (HSS)
Operating Weight
3572 to 3858 pounds
Ford 2120 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
![]() | 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
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1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price | $21,200 |
Ford 2120 Engine | |
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Shibaura 2.3L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 11.1 gal
42.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
Ford 2120 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 42.6 hp
31.8 kW |
Engine (net) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 34.5 hp
25.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Optional FOPS canopy. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 9.3 gpm
35.2 lpm |
Total flow | 12.1 gpm
45.8 lpm |
Steering flow | 2.8 gpm
10.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
|---|---|
Rear Type | I |
Control | draft control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2574 lbs
1167 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 74.8 inches
189 cm |
Weight | 3572 to 3858 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00x16 |
2WD Rear tire | 13.6x28 |
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 | |
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
![]() | 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Engine Detail — 138.4 ci / 2.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Shibaura T854 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 138.4 ci
2.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.346x3.937 inches
85 x 100 mm |
Power (net) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Power (gross) | 42.6 hp
31.8 kW |
Compression | 18:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 8.5 qts
8.0 L |
Transmission
![]() | 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Transmission options | |
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12-speed gear | |
12-speed power shuttle |
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges. | |
Transmission — Hydraulic Shuttle Shift (HSS)
Transmission | Hydraulic Shuttle Shift (HSS) |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
![]() | 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Ford 2120 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 13.6x28 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.00-18. Rear: 13.6x28 |
Lawn/turf front | 25x8.50-14 |
27x8.50-15 | |
Lawn/turf rear | 14.9x26 |
18.4x16.1 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 74.8 inches
189 cm |
Length | 137.2 inches
348 cm |
Width | 62 inches
157 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 93.3 inches
236 cm |
2WD Shipping weight | 3572 lbs
1620 kg |
4WD Shipping weight | 3858 lbs
1749 kg |
4WD Ground clearance | 14 inches
35 cm |
2WD Ground clearance | 14.6 inches
37 cm |
2WD Front tread | 48 to 76 inches
121 to 193 cm |
4WD Front tread | 49.2 inches
124 cm |
Rear tread | 48.8 to 76.4 inches
123 to 194 cm |
Attachments
![]() | 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Attachment overview | |
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Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Ford 758B Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Ford 758B Backhoe |
Transport height | 78 inches
198 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 102 inches
259 cm |
8-Foot flat digging depth | 83 inches
210 cm |
Loading height | 78.5 inches
199 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 177° |
Bucket force | 2875 lbs
1304 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1710 lbs
775 kg |


