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Complete specifications for the Ford 1210 compact tractor, transcribed from the specifications section of the factory operator's manual (SE4065A). The 1210 is the smallest tractor in Ford's 10-series compact range — a three-cylinder Shibaura diesel of just 53.6 cu. in., with manual steering and drum brakes where the larger models in the series use power steering and wet discs. It was offered with either a ten-speed mechanical transmission or a hydrostatic drive, in two-wheel and four-wheel drive.

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Engine

Type Diesel
Number of Cylinders 3
Bore 2.83 in. (7.2 cm)
Stroke 2.83 in. (7.2 cm)
Displacement 53.6 cu. in. (879 cc)
Compression Ratio 23 : 1
Firing Order 1-2-3
Low Idle Speed 750–850 rpm
Maximum Speed — High Idle 2850–2900 rpm
Maximum Speed — Rated 2700 rpm
Valve Clearance (Cold) — Intake 0.008 in. (0.20 mm)
Valve Clearance (Cold) — Exhaust 0.008 in. (0.20 mm)

Capacities

Component U.S. Imperial Metric
Fuel Tank 4.8 gals. 4.0 gals. 18 liters
Cooling System 2.4 qts. 2.0 qts. 2.3 liters
Engine Crankcase — Less Filter 2.6 qts. 2.2 qts. 2.5 liters
Engine Crankcase — With Filter Change 3.0 qts. 2.5 qts. 2.8 liters
Rear Axle and Transmission (includes hydraulics) 17 qts. 14.2 qts. 16.1 liters
H.S.T. Rear Axle and Transmission 15.3 qts. 12.8 qts. 14.5 liters
Front Axle Final Reduction and Differential Gear Case 1.62 qts. 1.36 qts. 1.5 liters

Cooling System

Type Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Water Pump — Type Centrifugal
Water Pump — Drive V-belt
Water Pump Belt Deflection 7/16 to 9/16 in. (10–15 mm) when 20–25 lbs. (9–11 kg) thumb force is applied midway between pulleys
Fan Diameter 13.19 in. (33.5 cm)
Thermostat — Starts to Open 160°F (71°C)
Thermostat — Fully Open 185°F (85°C)
Radiator Cap 13 psi (0.9 bar)

Electrical System

Alternator 12-volt, heavy duty, 35 amps
Regulator (Alternator) Mechanical
Battery 12-volt, 65 amp. hour rating with negative ground
Starting Motor Solenoid, pre-engaged

Fuel System

Fuel Temperature Type
Diesel Above 20°F (−6.7°C) No. 2D, cetane rating 45
Diesel Below 20°F (−6.7°C) No. 1D, cetane rating 50
Injection Pump — Type In-line
Injection Pump — Timing 20–21° BTDC

Clutch

Type 7.2 in. (18.4 cm) dry disc, organic face
Pedal Free-Travel 3/4–1-3/16 in. (19–30 mm)

Brakes

Type Drum (expanding shoe)
Drum 4.33 in. diameter (11.0 cm)

Steering

Type Manual
Turns Lock-to-Lock 2.3
Steering Wheel Free-Play 0.78–1.38 in. (20–35 mm)
Front Wheel Toe-In 0–13/64 in. (0–5 mm)
Turning Radius (without brake) — Two Wheel Drive 7.2 ft. (219 cm)
Turning Radius (without brake) — Four Wheel Drive 8.0 ft. (244 cm)

Power Take-Off

Type Transmission
Shaft 1-3/8 in. (3.49 cm), 6 spline SAE STD
Engine Speed for 540 rpm PTO Operation 2568 rpm / 2575 rpm (H.S.T.)
Horsepower PTO — Observed 13.5

Hydraulic Lift System

Type Live, Category 1 three-point linkage
Pump Type Gear
Pump Capacity 4.3 gpm at 1849 psi at 2700 rpm (3.6 Imp. gpm at 127 bar at 2700 rpm)
System Relief Valve Setting 1849 psi (127 bar)

Cast Iron Weights

(3) Front End Weights 33 lbs. (15 kg) each
(2) Front Wheel Weights 33 lbs. (15 kg) each
(4) Rear Wheel Weights 44 lbs. (20 kg) each

Draw Bars

Fixed Type Standard

Tires

Front — Standard (AG), Four Wheel Drive 5-12, R1, 4 ply
Front — Standard (AG), Two Wheel Drive 4.00-12, F2, 4 ply
Front — Optional (Turf) 20 × 8.00-10, R3, 4 ply
Rear — Standard (AG) 8-16, R1, 4 ply
Rear — Optional (Turf) 29 × 12.00-15, R3, 4 ply

Wheel Bolt Torques

Front Wheel Disc-to-Hub 43–54 lbs. ft. (58–73 N·m)
Rear Wheel Disc-to-Axle 69–87 lbs. ft. (93–117 N·m)

Lubricants

Tractor Component Ford Specification Number Ford Part No.
Engine Oil Ford 121 (meets M2C-121-B API grade CD and MIL-L-2104C) 1QM-2C 121-AMV (case, 24 qts. 15W-40); 1QM-2C 121-A10 (case, 24 qts. SAE 10W); 1QM-2C 121-A30 (case, 24 qts. SAE 30W)
Transmission, Rear Axle and Hydraulic System Oil (mechanical transmission) Ford 134 1QM-134B (1 gal.); 5GM-134B (5 gal.)
Transmission, Rear Axle and Hydraulic System Oil (hydrostatic transmission) Ford 41 —
Lubrication Fittings M1C-137-A 1TM-1C-137-A (1 tube)
Front Axles Ford 134 1GM-134B (1 gal.); EOAZ-19580-E (5 gal.)

The manual notes that if the recommended engine oil is not readily available, a commercial oil may be used, selected by outdoor temperature from a chart giving SAE 10W, 10W30, 15W40 and 30 grades across a range anchored at −13°F (−25°C), 14°F (−10°C), 32°F (0°C) and 90°F (32°C).1 It also notes that engine crankcase oil drain intervals should be shortened when diesel fuel sulfur content is above 0.5%.2

General Dimensions

Dimension Two Wheel Drive (H.S.T.) Four Wheel Drive
Length 102.0 in. (259 cm) 102.0 in. (259 cm)
Wheelbase 55.1 in. (140 cm) 55.1 in. (140 cm)
Height — Top of Steering Wheel 50.2 in. (127.5 cm) 50.4 in. (128 cm)
Height — Top of ROPS 79.5 in. (202 cm) 79.5 in. (202 cm)
Width 44.1 in. (112 cm) 44.1 in. (112 cm)
Minimum Ground Clearance —3 10.4 in. (26.4 cm)
Adjustable Width — Front 33.9–36.2 in. (86–92 cm) 34.6 in. (88 cm)
Adjustable Width — Rear 31.1–45.9 in. (78.9–116.5 cm)4 31.1–45.9 in. (78.9–116.5 cm)4
Weight (less options) —3 1289 lbs. (585 kg)
Weight (less options) — H.S.T. 1245 lbs. (565 kg) 1333 lbs. (605 kg)

Ground Speeds

From 1350–2700 rpm engine speed, with 8 × 16 rear tires.5

Gear Position At 1350 rpm (mph) At 2700 rpm (mph)
Forward — Mechanical Transmission
1st 0.3 0.7
2nd 0.5 0.9
3rd 0.6 1.2
4th 0.8 1.6
5th 1.1 2.2
6th 1.5 3.1
7th 2.1 4.1
8th 2.8 5.6
9th 3.7 Not legible6
10th 4.9 9.8
Forward — Hydrostatic Transmission7
H.S.T. — lower range — 3.6
H.S.T. — upper range — 9.6
Reverse — Mechanical Transmission
R1 0.6 1.2
R2 2.6 5.2
Reverse — Hydrostatic Transmission7
H.S.T. — lower range — 2.3
H.S.T. — upper range — 6.2

Notes:
1 The manual gives the oil viscosity recommendation as a graphical chart of overlapping temperature bands rather than a table. The anchor temperatures are reproduced above; see the operator's manual for the chart itself.
2 The manual prints “disesl” in this note; spelling normalised.
3 The manual leaves these cells blank in the two-wheel drive column.
4 The manual prints the metric range as “78.9–1165 cm”. The imperial figures (31.1–45.9 in.) correspond to 78.9–116.5 cm, so the decimal point appears to have dropped in printing.
5 The manual presents ground speeds as a bar chart rather than a table. The values above are the endpoint figures printed on that chart at 1350 and 2700 rpm — they are transcribed, not measured from the graph.
6 The maximum speed for 9th gear is not legible in the source scan. It has been left blank rather than inferred; every other gear on the chart is exactly twice its minimum, but that pattern has not been used to fill this cell.
7 A hydrostatic transmission is continuously variable from zero. The manual prints two figures for the H.S.T. in each direction, shown here in the 2700 rpm column.
All specifications transcribed from the specifications section of the Ford 1210 operator's manual, manual code SE4065A, originally published by Ford Tractor Operations, Ford Motor Company. Ford reserved the right to change specifications without notice; verify against your tractor's serial number before ordering parts or setting clearances.

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