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Ford 1210

The Ford 1210 is a compact utility tractor built by Shibaura and distributed by Ford from 1983 to 1986. It is part of the Ten Compact Series and was built in Japan. The tractor features a Shibaura 0.9L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 16 hp (11.9 kW) net power and 13.5 hp (10.1 kW) PTO power. It offers multiple transmission options including a 10-speed gear, hydrostatic, and a 15-speed creeper transmission. The tractor supports two- or four-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock and manual steering. It has a fuel capacity of 4.8 gallons (18.2 L) and an open center hydraulic system with 4.25 gallons (16.1 L) capacity. The tractor hitch is a category I with position control and a rear lift capacity of 881 lbs (399 kg). PTO options include rear and mid PTOs with various speeds and an optional front PTO. Dimensions include a 55.1 inch (139 cm) wheelbase, 101 inch (256 cm) length, and weights ranging from 1329 to 1442 lbs depending on configuration. Tires vary for 2WD and 4WD versions with agricultural and lawn/turf options. Attachments available include mower decks, snowblower, loaders, backhoe, and various soil-working implements. The tractor was originally priced at $6,952 in 1986.
Ford 1210tractorcompact utility tractorShibaura16 hp10-speed gear transmissionhydrostatic15-speed creeperattachmentsmower deckbackhoeloaderspecifications
Power16 hp
Founded1983 - 1986
Model1210

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 1210

Power

Plows:1 (12-inch)
Engine (net):16 hp (11.9 kW)
PTO (claimed):13.5 hp (10.1 kW)

Tires

Lawn/turf rear:29x12.00-15
Lawn/turf front:20x8.00-10
2WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 4-12. Rear: 8-16
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16

Engine

Model:Shibaura 0.9L 3-cyl diesel

Capacity

Fuel:4.8 gal (18.2 L)
Hydraulic system:4.25 gal (16.1 L)

Dimensions

Width:43.3 inches (109 cm)
Length:101 inches (256 cm)
Wheelbase:55.1 inches (139 cm)
2WD Weight:1329 lbs (602 kg)
4WD Weight:1442 lbs (654 kg)
Rear tread:35.4/41.3 inches (89/104 cm)
Height (ROPS):79.5 inches (201 cm)
2WD Front tread:33.9/36.2 inches (86/91 cm)
4WD Front tread:34.6 inches (87 cm)
Ground clearance:10.4 inches (26 cm)
Rear tread range:31 to 46 inches (78 to 116 cm)
2WD Front tread range:30.3 to 40.9 inches (76 to 103 cm)
Height (steering wheel):50.4 inches (128 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:72
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:35
Charging volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:4.25 gal (16.1 L)
Pressure:1849 psi (127.5 bar)
Total flow:4.3 gpm (16.3 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post fixed ROPS
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical drum brakes
Steering:Manual
Final drives:spur gear
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Compact Utility tractor
Built in:Japan
Years made:1983 - 1986
Distributor:Ford
Manufacturer:Shibaura
Original price:$6,952 in 1986

Attachments

Blades:702A 54-inch front mount, 781 48-inch rear mount, 700 48-inch box scraper
768A Loader:530 lbs lift (full at pin) (240 kg), 980 lbs breakout (444 kg), 40° dump, 22.5 inches reach (dumped) (57 cm), 47.6 inches reach (ground) (120 cm), 7.5° rollback, 70 inches height (at pin) (177 cm), 52 inches clearance (dumped) (132 cm), weight: 540 lbs (244 kg), Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm)
768B Loader:530 lbs lift (full at pin) (240 kg), 980 lbs breakout (444 kg), 40° dump, 22.5 inches reach (dumped) (57 cm), 47.6 inches reach (ground) (120 cm), 7.5° rollback, 70 inches height (at pin) (177 cm), 52 inches clearance (dumped) (132 cm), weight: 540 lbs (244 kg), Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm)
48" Snow blower:Ford 715, 48 inches width (121 cm), two-stage, rear-mount, hydraulic-lift
Ford 757A Backhoe:Bucket widths: 8 inches (20 cm), 13 inches (33 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), Digging depth: 76.5 inches (194 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth: 74.5 inches (189 cm), 8-Foot flat digging depth: 40.3 inches (102 cm), Reach from pivot: 107 inches (271 cm), Loading height: 70 inches (177 cm), Dipperstick force: 719 lbs (326 kg)
Other attachments:72-inch landscape rake, 53-inch harrow, 48-inch cultivator
Soil-breaking equipment:Model 105 42-inch and 48-inch rear tillers, one-bottom plow
48" mid-mount mower deck:Ford 916A, 48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), Weight: 290 lbs (131 kg)
60" mid-mount mower deck:Ford 916A, 60 inches (152 cm), Total width: 70 inches (177 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), Weight: 345 lbs (156 kg)
48" rear-mount mower deck:Ford 930A, 48 inches (121 cm), rear-mount, 3-blade, hydraulic lift
48" rear-mount mower deck (alternative):Ford 938, 48 inches (121 cm), rear-mount, 1-blade, hydraulic lift

Transmission

Clutch:184mm dry disc
Options:10-speed gear, hydrostatic, 15-speed creeper
Oil capacity:17 qts (16.1 L)
Creeper gears:15 forward and 3 reverse
Creeper notes:Optional creeper provides an additional low range to the gear transmission.
Hydrostatic gears:infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Gear transmission type:gear
Gear transmission gears:10 forward and 2 reverse
Creeper transmission type:creeper
Hydrostatic transmission type:hydrostatic

Tractor hitch

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

Serial Numbers

1983:UC00001
1984:UC01851
1985:UC03937
1986:UC07232

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Front PTO:optional
Engine RPM:540@2570
Mid PTO Type:1000
Gear Rear PTO:transmission
Hydro Mid PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)
Hydro Rear PTO:live

Serial Number Location

Location:Left side of transmission.