Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $6,952 in 1986 |
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| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 0.9L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.83x2.83 inches (72 x 72 mm) |
| Compression | 23:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 3.4 qts (3.2 L) |
| Description | Shibaura / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 53.6 ci (0.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 3.5 qts (3.3 L) |
| Power (net) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 36 lb-ft (48.8 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1800 |
| Engine (net) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Plows | 1 (12-inch) |
| PTO (claimed) | 13.5 hp (10.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 184mm dry disc |
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| Description | Optional creeper provides an additional low range to the gear transmission. |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse / infinite forward and reverse (2-range) / 15 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 17 qts (16.1 L) |
| Type | gear / hydrostatic / creeper |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 10-speed gear / 15-speed creeper |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 10-speed gear / 15-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Description | Manual steering / Differential mechanical drum brakes / Two-post fixed ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
Capacity
| Fuel | 4.8 gal (18.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 4.25 gal (16.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 4.25 gal (16.1 L) |
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| Pressure | 1849 psi (127.5 bar) |
| Total flow | 4.3 gpm (16.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 881 lbs (399 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | electric |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2570 |
| Front PTO | optional |
| Gear Rear PTO | transmission |
| Hydro Mid PTO | independent |
| Hydro Rear PTO | live |
| Mid PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 72 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 35 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 33.9/36.2 inches (86/91 cm) / 30.3 to 40.9 inches (76 to 103 cm) |
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| 2WD Weight | 1329 lbs (602 kg) |
| 4WD Front tread | 34.6 inches (87 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 1442 lbs (654 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 10.4 inches (26 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 79.5 inches (201 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 50.4 inches (128 cm) |
| Length | 101 inches (256 cm) |
| Rear tread | 35.4/41.3 inches (89/104 cm) / 31 to 46 inches (78 to 116 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 55.1 inches (139 cm) |
| Width | 43.3 inches (109 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 8-16 |
| Front tire | 4-12 |
| Weight | 1329 to 1442 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 55.1 inches (139 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4-12. 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 |
1210 Serial Number Location
| Description | Left side of transmission. |
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1210 Serial Numbers
| 1983 | UC00001 |
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| 1984 | UC01851 |
| 1985 | UC03937 |
| 1986 | UC07232 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Ford 1210 attachments
| Description | 48" mid-mount mower deck / 60" mid-mount mower deck / 48" rear-mount mower deck / snowblower / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau / Farm Loaders published in 1988, by Ford / Mid-Mount Finishing Mowers published in 1987, by Ford / 1000 Series Tractors published in 1985, by Ford / 1000 Series Tractors published in 1987, by Ford / Salesman's Reference published in 1986, by Ford / Sales Reference Guide published in 1986, by Ford |
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Speeds
| Description | With 8-16 rear tires. |
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