Ford 2120

The Ford 2120 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 138.4 ci 2.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 40 hp / 29.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 42.6 hp / 31.8 kW. Transmission: Hydraulic Shuttle Shift (HSS). Operating weight: 3572 to 3858 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (net): 40 hp / 29.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 42.6 hp / 31.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
11.1 gal 42.0 L
Transmission
Hydraulic Shuttle Shift (HSS)
Operating Weight
3572 to 3858 pounds

Overview

Ford 2120 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
$21,200
Ford 2120 Engine
Shibaura 2.3L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
11.1 gal 42.0 L
Engine details ...
Ford 2120 Power
Engine (gross)
42.6 hp 31.8 kW
Engine (net)
40 hp 29.8 kW
PTO (claimed)
34.5 hp 25.7 kW
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS. Optional FOPS canopy.
Hydraulics
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)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
2120 references literature
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

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

Transmission options
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

Ford 2120 Tires
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
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

Attachment overview
Blade
Front-end loader
Backhoe
Ford 758B Backhoe
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

Photos

Ford 2120

Ford 2120

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 2120.

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 2120 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 2120.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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