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Ford 1220



Ford 1220 tractor photo
1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
Series map:
1120
1220
1320
14.7hp
17.0hp
20.0hp
Production
DistributorFord
ManufacturerShibaura
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $12,000 in 1999
Ford 1220 Engine
Shibaura 1.0L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank4.8 gal
18.2 L
Engine details ...
Ford 1220 Transmissions
9-speed gear
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Ford 1220 Power
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
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Steeringpower *Optional, available with hydrostatic transmission after 1989.
Wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS.
Photos
Ford 1220 compact utility tractor with hydrostatic transmission.
Ford 1220 photos...
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pump flow4.7 gpm
17.8 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift (at ends)1406 lbs
637 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
 live *Live PTO optional with hydrostatic transmission.
Rear PTO Type540
Mid PTOoptional
Mid PTO Type2000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase55.3 inches
140 cm
Weight1338 to 1429 pounds
Front tire4.00-12
2WD Rear tire8-16
Full dimensions and tires ...
Ford 1220 attachments
48" mid-mount mower deck
60" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
front-end loader
backhoe
Attachment details ...
1220 Serial Number Location
Ford 1220 serial number location
Transmission housing on left side.
1220 Serial Numbers
1987UC21006
1988UC21707
1989UC23199
1990UC24279
1991UC25359
1992UC26052
1993UC26585
1994UC27015
1995UC27524
1996UC27839
1997UC28097
1998UC28612
1999UC28907

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Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
References
1220 references literature
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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