Overview
The Ford 1220 is a compact utility tractor powered by a 1.0L 3-cylinder Shibaura diesel engine, manufactured in Japan between 1987 and 1995. Offering both 2WD and 4WD configurations with a choice of 9-speed gear or hydrostatic transmissions, this versatile machine is capable of supporting a wide range of attachments from mid-mount mowers to backhoes.
Ideal Applications
Property Maintenance:
With its compact width of 40.9 inches and compatibility with 48-inch or 60-inch mid-mount mower decks, this tractor is well-suited for efficient lawn care and finishing tasks.
Small-Scale Utility Work:
The rear Type I hitch with a 1,406 lb lift capacity and 540 RPM rear PTO allows for the operation of various implements, supported by an open center hydraulic system providing 4.7 gpm flow.
All-Season Groundskeeping:
The availability of 4WD, ROPS protection, and attachments like snowblowers, blades, and front-end loaders enables this 17 hp tractor to handle diverse tasks from snow removal to light excavation.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $12,000 in 1999 |
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| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 1.0L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 4.8 gal (18.2 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.95x2.83 inches (75 x 72 mm) |
| Compression | 23:1 |
| Description | Shibaura S753 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 58.2 ci (1.0 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.008 inches*Cold (0.203 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.008 inches*Cold (0.203 mm) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Power (net) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Gear PTO (claimed) | 14.5 hp (10.8 kW) |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse / infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
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| Type | gear / hydrostatic |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 9-speed gear |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 9-speed gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual / power *Optional, available with hydrostatic transmission after 1989. |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 4.7 gpm (17.8 lpm) |
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| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1406 lbs (637 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Mid PTO | optional |
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| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 33.6 to 35.4 inches (85 to 89 cm) |
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| 2WD Ground clearance | 10.1 inches (25 cm) |
| 2WD Shipping weight | 1338 lbs (606 kg) |
| 4WD Front tread | 32.3 inches (82 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 9.6 inches (24 cm) |
| 4WD Shipping weight | 1429 lbs (648 kg) |
| Height (ROPS) | 80.1 inches (203 cm) |
| Length | 106.3 inches (270 cm) |
| Rear tread | 33.5 to 39.3 inches (85 to 99 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 55.3 inches (140 cm) |
| Width | 40.9 inches (103 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 8-16 |
| Front tire | 4.00-12 |
| Weight | 1338 to 1429 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 55.3 inches (140 cm) |
| 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 Serial Numbers
| 1987 | UC21006 |
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| 1988 | UC21707 |
| 1989 | UC23199 |
| 1990 | UC24279 |
| 1991 | UC25359 |
| 1992 | UC26052 |
| 1993 | UC26585 |
| 1994 | UC27015 |
| 1995 | UC27524 |
| 1996 | UC27839 |
| 1997 | UC28097 |
| 1998 | UC28612 |
| 1999 | UC28907 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Transmission housing on left side. |
Ford 1220 attachments
| Description | 48" mid-mount mower deck / 60" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau / Mid-Mount Finishing Mower published in 1988, by Ford / 12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesels published in 1987, by Ford / 12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1988, by Ford / 12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1993, by Ford / Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1994, by Ford / Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1995, by Ford / Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford |
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