Ford 120
The Ford 120 is a tractor produced by Ford Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 476 cc 29.07 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 671 lbs 304 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
671 lbs
304 kg
Overview
![]() | 1967 - 1971
Model year 1967-19681969-1971
Garden tractorJacobsen built
Garden tractor
Jacobsen built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Jacobsen |
Garden tractor | |
Variants | |
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Chief 1200 | similar Jacobsen model |
Ford 120 Engine | |
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12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch (optional) |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Weight | 671 lbs
304 kg |
Front tire | 4.80-8 |
Rear tire | 6.00-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | starter-generator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Tractors For Industrial Use published in 1967, by Ford | |
Industrial Tractors - Equipment published in 1968, by Ford |
Engine
Engine Detail — 476 cc / 29.07 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K301 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 476 cc
29.07 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.25 inches
86 x 83 mm |
Power (gross) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2.5 qts
2.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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4-speed gear | |
hydrostatic |
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Ford 120 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.80-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 6.00-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Length | 61 inches
154 cm |
Width | 33 inches
83 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 39 inches
99 cm |
Weight | 671 lbs
304 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford 120.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.1 hrs
Approximately 2.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1.3 gal / 4.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 L/hr)
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 Lawn Tractors Ford 120 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford 120.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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