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Years in Production / 1979–1982

Ford

1200

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Ford 1200.

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15hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1979–1982

Production years

Ford

Manufacturer

1200 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1979 - 1982

Hundred Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Shibaura built

Production

Compact Utility tractor

Built in Japan

Original price was $6,513 in 1982

Distributor
Ford
Manufacturer
Shibaura

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Manual steering

Differential mechanical drum brakes

Two-post fixed ROPS.

Capacity

Fuel
3.5 gal13.2 L
Hydraulic System
5 gal18.9 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
5 gal18.9 L

Hitch

Rear Type
I
Rear Lift At Ends
881 lbs399 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
transmission
Clutch
overrunning
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Front Pto
optional

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
20
Battery Volts
12
Battery Ah
72

1200 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Shibaura LEK802D

diesel

2-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
49.1 ci0.8 L
Bore Stroke
3.15x3.15 inches80 x 80 mm
Power
15.3 hp11.4 kW
Power Gross
16 hp11.9 kW
Air Cleaner
dry
Pre Heating
glow plugs
Compression Ratio
23:1
Rated Rpm
2700
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
3.5 qts3.3 L
Coolant Capacity
3.2 qts3.0 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
2
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Shibaura 0.8L 2-cyl diesel

1200 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Gears
10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil Capacity
20 qts18.9 L
Speeds Description
With 7-16 rear tires.

Ford1200 Transmission

10-speed

1200 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
94.9 in241 cm
Width
42.2 in107 cm
Height (ROPS)
79 in200 cm
Wheelbase
48 in121 cm
Ground clearance
9.7 in24 cm
Front tread
34.6 in87 cm
Rear tread
35.4 in89 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
48 inches121 cm
Weight
1344 lbs609 kg
Front Tire
6.00-12
Rear Tire
8.00-16

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
6.00-12
Rear Ag
8.00-16
Lawn Turf Front
23x8.5-12
Lawn Turf Rear
8.00-16

See it in action

Videos

Watch Ford 1200 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1980 Ford 1200 diesel tractor, diesel start up, demonstration of controls, estate mower hook up

Video by Alan m

Watch on YouTube ↗