Ford

Ford 1220

The Ford 1220 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1987 to 1995 by Ford and built by Shibaura in Japan. It features a Shibaura 1.0L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 17 hp gross and 16 hp net power. The tractor offers 9-speed gear and hydrostatic transmission options, with two- or four-wheel drive. It includes manual or optional power steering, wet disc brakes, and two-post ROPS. The 1220 has a wheelbase of 55.3 inches, weighs between 1338 and 1429 pounds depending on configuration, and supports various attachments including mower decks, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe.

Power17 hp

Founded1987 - 1995

Model1220

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 1220

Power

Engine (net)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Engine (gross)	17 hp (12.7 kW)
Gear PTO (claimed)	14.5 hp (10.8 kW)
Hydro PTO (claimed)	14 hp (10.4 kW)

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	29x12.00-15
Lawn/turf front	20x8.00-10
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8-16
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16

Engine

Type	diesel
Model	Shibaura S753
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Starter	electric
Cylinders	3-cylinder
Fuel tank	4.8 gal (18.2 L)
Rated RPM	2500
Bore/Stroke	2.95x2.83 inches (75 x 72 mm)
Compression	23:1
Power (net)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Displacement	58.2 ci (1.0 L)
Firing order	1-2-3
Power (gross)	17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter volts	12
Intake valve clearance	0.008 inches (0.203 mm) cold
Exhaust valve clearance	0.008 inches (0.203 mm) cold

Dimensions

Width	40.9 inches (103 cm)
Length	106.3 inches (270 cm)
Wheelbase	55.3 inches (140 cm)
Rear tread	33.5 to 39.3 inches (85 to 99 cm)
Height (ROPS)	80.1 inches (203 cm)
2WD Front tread	33.6 to 35.4 inches (85 to 89 cm)
4WD Front tread	32.3 inches (82 cm)
2WD Shipping weight	1338 lbs (606 kg)
4WD Shipping weight	1429 lbs (648 kg)
2WD Ground clearance	10.1 inches (25 cm)
4WD Ground clearance	9.6 inches (24 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Pump flow	4.7 gpm (17.8 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Two-post ROPS
Drive	Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Steering	manual, power (optional, available with hydrostatic transmission after 1989)

Production

Type	Compact Utility tractor
Built in	Japan
Distributor	Ford
Manufacturer	Shibaura
Original price	$12,000 in 1999
Production years	1987 - 1995

Attachments

Blade	60 inches width (152 cm), front-mount
Backhoe	ModelFord 756B Backhoe Bucket force1925 lbs (873 kg) Loading height57.5 inches (146 cm) Bucket Rotation180° Transport height57.5 inches (146 cm) Dipperstick force900 lbs (408 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth78 inches (198 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth51.5 inches (130 cm)
Snowblower	51 inches width (129 cm), front-mount
Front-end loader	7106 Loader, 600 lbs lift (full at pin) (272 kg), 1440 lbs breakout (653 kg), 40° dump, 18.5 inches reach (dumped) (46 cm), 18° rollback, 77.9 inches height (at pin) (197 cm), 62.3 inches clearance (dumped) (158 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), total width 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), weight 350 lbs (158 kg)
60" mid-mount mower deck	60 inches (152 cm), total width 70 inches (177 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), weight 400 lbs (181 kg)

Transmission

Gears	9 forward and 3 reverse
Options	9-speed gear, hydrostatic
Gear type	gear
Hydrostatic type	hydrostatic
Hydrostatic gears	infinite forward and reverse (2-range)

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