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Ford 1200

Ford 1200 tractor
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The Ford 1200 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1979 to 1982 as part of the Hundred Compact Series. Built by Shibaura in Japan, it features a 0.8L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 15.3 hp (11.4 kW) with a gross power of 16 hp (11.9 kW). It has a 10-speed transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears, manual steering, and four-wheel drive. The tractor includes a rear PTO with 540 rpm and optional front PTO. It has a wheelbase of 48 inches (121 cm), weighs 1344 lbs (609 kg), and offers various attachments including mower decks, loaders, snowblower, and backhoe. The Ford 1200 was originally priced at $6,513 in 1982.
Ford 1200compact utility tractorShibaura engine0.8L diesel15.3 hp10-speed transmissiontractor attachmentsloaderbackhoemower deck
Power15 hp
Founded1979 - 1982
Model1200

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 1200

Power

Engine:15.3 hp (11.4 kW)
PTO (claimed):13.5 hp (10.1 kW)
Engine (gross):16 hp (11.9 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Shibaura LEK802D
Power:15.3 hp (11.4 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Rated RPM:2700
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.15x3.15 inches (80 x 80 mm)
Pre-heating:glow plugs
Displacement:49.1 ci (0.8 L)
Oil capacity:3.5 qts (3.3 L)
Power (gross):16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:3.2 qts (3.0 L)
Compression ratio:23:1

Capacity

Fuel:3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Hydraulic system:5 gal (18.9 L)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:72
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:20
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:5 gal (18.9 L)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post fixed ROPS
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical drum brakes
Steering:Manual steering

Production

Type:Compact Utility tractor
Series:Hundred Compact Series
Built in:Japan
Manufacturer:Shibaura
Original price:$6,513 in 1982
Years produced:1979 - 1982

Attachments

Overview:45" mower deck, Snowblower, Ford 768 loader, Ford 768A loader, Ford 768B loader, Backhoe. In addition to a mid-mount mower, the Ford 1200 was matched with a 48-inch rear finish mower, or rotary cutter. A 48-inch rear blade, plus the model 105 rear tiller (42 or 48 inch) were available.

768 Loader

Weight:556 lbs (252 kg)
Dump angle:40°
Bucket width:40 inches (101 cm), 48 inches (121 cm)
Breakout force:980 lbs (444 kg)
Reach (dumped):22.5 inches (57 cm)
Reach (ground):47.5 inches (120 cm)
Rollback angle:7.5°
Height (at pin):70 inches (177 cm)
Clearance (dumped):52 inches (132 cm)
Lift capacity (full at pin):530 lbs (240 kg)

768A Loader

Weight:540 lbs (244 kg)
Dump angle:40°
Bucket width:40 inches (101 cm), 48 inches (121 cm)
Breakout force:980 lbs (444 kg)
Reach (dumped):22.5 inches (57 cm)
Reach (ground):47.6 inches (120 cm)
Rollback angle:7.5°
Height (at pin):70 inches (177 cm)
Clearance (dumped):52 inches (132 cm)
Lift capacity (full at pin):530 lbs (240 kg)

768B Loader

Weight:540 lbs (244 kg)
Dump angle:40°
Bucket width:40 inches (101 cm), 48 inches (121 cm)
Breakout force:980 lbs (444 kg)
Reach (dumped):22.5 inches (57 cm)
Reach (ground):47.6 inches (120 cm)
Rollback angle:7.5°
Height (at pin):70 inches (177 cm)
Clearance (dumped):52 inches (132 cm)
Lift capacity (full at pin):530 lbs (240 kg)

45" Mower deck

Type:Ford 915
Cutting width:45 inches (114 cm)

48" Snow blower

Model:Ford 715
Mount:front-mount
Width:48 inches (121 cm)

Ford 757 Backhoe

Type:Ford 757 Backhoe
Bucket force:3,000 lbs (1360 kg)
Bucket width:8 inches (20 cm)
Digging depth:76 inches (193 cm)
Loading height:75 inches (190 cm)
Reach from pivot:106 inches (269 cm)
Transport height:80 inches (203 cm)
Dipperstick force:1,560 lbs (707 kg)
Additional bucket widths:13 inches (33 cm), 16 inches (40 cm)
2-Foot flat digging depth:72 inches (182 cm)

Transmission

Gears:10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:20 qts (18.9 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at ends):881 lbs (399 kg)

Serial Numbers

1980:U200001
1981:U201258
1982:U202107
Location:Above front axle on left

Dimensions & Tires

Width:42.2 inches (107 cm)
Length:94.9 inches (241 cm)
Weight:1344 lbs (609 kg)
Rear tire:8.00-16
Wheelbase:48 inches (121 cm)
Front tire:6.00-12
Rear tread:35.4 to 41.3 inches (89 to 104 cm)
Front tread:34.6 inches (87 cm)
Ag rear tire:8.00-16
Ag front tire:6.00-12
Height (ROPS):79 inches (200 cm)
Ground clearance:9.7 inches (24 cm)
Height (exhaust):70.5 inches (179 cm)
Lawn/turf rear tire:8.00-16
Lawn/turf front tire:23x8.5-12

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:overrunning
Rear PTO:transmission
Front PTO:optional
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)