Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $6,513 in 1982 |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 0.8L 2-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.15x3.15 inches (80 x 80 mm) |
| Compression | 23:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 3.2 qts (3.0 L) |
| Description | Shibaura LEK802D / diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 49.1 ci (0.8 L) |
| Oil capacity | 3.5 qts (3.3 L) |
| Power | 15.3 hp (11.4 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 13.5 hp (10.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Transmission type | 10-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Manual steering / Differential mechanical drum brakes / Two-post fixed ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
|---|---|
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at ends) | 881 lbs (399 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | overrunning |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | optional |
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 72 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 34.6 inches (87 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 9.7 inches (24 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 70.5 inches (179 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| Length | 94.9 inches (241 cm) |
| Rear tread | 35.4 to 41.3 inches (89 to 104 cm) |
| Weight | 1344 lbs (609 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Width | 42.2 inches (107 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 8.00-16 |
| Weight | 1344 lbs (609 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-12 |
| Ag rear | 8.00-16 |
| Lawn/turf front | 23x8.5-12 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 8.00-16 |
1200 Serial Numbers
| 1980 | U200001 |
|---|---|
| 1981 | U201258 |
| 1982 | U202107 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Above front axle on left |
Ford 1200 attachments
| Description | 45" mower deck / snowblower / front-end loader / backhoe |
|---|
References
| Description | Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau / Farm Loaders published in 1982, by Ford / Ford 1000 Series Tractors published in 1981 |
|---|
Speeds
| Description | With 7-16 rear tires. |
|---|