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Years in Production / 1987–1995

Ford

1220

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Ford 1220.

17hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1987–1995

Production years

Ford

Manufacturer

1220 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1987 - 1995

Twenty Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Shibaura built

Production

Compact Utility tractor

Built in Japan

Original price was $12,000 in 1999

Distributor: Ford
Manufacturer: Shibaura

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS.

Steering: manual
Steering: power *Optional, available with hydrostatic transmission after 1989.

Hydraulics

Type: open center
Pump Flow: 4.7 gpm17.8 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type: I
Rear Lift At Ends: 1406 lbs637 kg

Pto

Rear Pto: transmission
Rear Pto: live *Live PTO optional with hydrostatic transmission.
Rear Type: 540
Mid Pto: optional
Mid Pto Type: 2000

Serial Numbers

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1987: UC21006
1988: UC21707
1989: UC23199
1990: UC24279
1991: UC25359
1992: UC26052
1993: UC26585
1994: UC27015
1995: UC27524
1996: UC27839
1997: UC28097
1998: UC28612
1999: UC28907

Electrical

Ground: negative
Battery Volts: 12

1220 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Shibaura S753

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 58.2 ci1.0 L
Bore Stroke: 2.95x2.83 inches75 x 72 mm
Power Net: 16 hp11.9 kW
Power Gross: 17 hp12.7 kW
Compression Ratio: 23:1
Rated Rpm: 2500
Firing Order: 1-2-3
Starter: electric
Starter Volts: 12
Intake Valve Clearance: 0.008 inches*Cold0.203 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance: 0.008 inches*Cold0.203 mm
Fuel Type: diesel
Cylinders: 3
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Shibaura 1.0L 3-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank: 4.8 gal18.2 L

1220 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type: gear
Gears: 9 forward and 3 reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission Type: hydrostatic
Gears: infinite forward and reverse2-range

Transmission Options

9-speed gear

hydrostatic

1220 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 106.3 in270 cm
Width: 40.9 in103 cm
Height (ROPS): 80.1 in203 cm
Wheelbase: 55.3 in140 cm
Ground clearance: 9.6 in24 cm
Front tread: 32.3 in82 cm
Rear tread: 33.5 in85 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 55.3 inches140 cm
Weight: 1338 to 1429 pounds
Front Tire: 4.00-12
2wd Rear Tire: 8-16

Serial Number Location

Transmission housing on left side.

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag: Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8-16
4wd Standard Tires Ag: Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16
Lawn Turf Front: 20x8.00-10
Lawn Turf Rear: 29x12.00-15

1220 / 05

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