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Complete specifications for the Ford 1220 compact tractor, transcribed from the specifications section of the factory operator's manual (42122020). Built from 1987 to 1995 by Shibaura in Japan as part of Ford's Twenty Compact Series, the 1220 replaced the 1210 and is the smallest Twenty Series model we cover, with a 58.2 cu. in. three-cylinder diesel and 14.5 observed PTO horsepower. It was sold with either a 9 × 3 gear transmission or a two-range hydrostatic drive, in two-wheel or four-wheel drive, and the figures below cover all four combinations where the manual separates them.

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Engine

Type Diesel
Number of Cylinders 3
Bore 2.95 in. (7.5 cm)
Stroke 2.83 in. (7.2 cm)
Displacement 58.2 cu. in. (954 cc)
Compression Ratio 23 : 1
Firing Order 1-2-3
Low Idle Speed 800–900 rpm
Maximum Speed — High Idle 2650–2700 rpm
Maximum Speed — Rated 2500 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 3.7 qts. 3.1 qts. 3.5 liters
Engine Crankcase — Less Filter 3.2 qts. 2.6 qts. 3.0 liters
Engine Crankcase — With Filter Change 3.5 qts. 2.9 qts. 3.3 liters
Rear Axle and Transmission (includes hydraulics) 16.9 qts. 14.1 qts. 16 liters
Front Axle Final Reduction and Differential Gear Case 1.9 qts. 1.6 qts. 1.8 liters
Power Steering 1.9 qts. 1.6 qts. 1.8 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 (10–15 mm) when 20–25 lbs. (9–11 kg) thumb force is applied midway between pulleys1
Fan Diameter 13.19 in. (33.5 cm)
Thermostat — Start 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 Mechanical
Battery 12-volt, 65 amp. hour rating with negative ground
Starting Motor Reduction, magnet shift

Fuel System

Fuel Temperature Type
Diesel Above 20°F (−6.7°C) No. 2D, cetane rating min. 40
Diesel Below 20°F (−6.7°C) No. 1D, cetane rating min. 40
Injection Pump — Type In-line
Injection Pump — Timing 23° BTDC

Clutch

Type 7.25 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 4.72 in. diameter (12.0 cm)

Steering

Type Manual
Type (Optional) Hydraulic power
Turns Lock-to-Lock — Manual Steering 3.5
Turns Lock-to-Lock — Power Steering 2.5
Steering Wheel Free-Play (manual steering only) 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 8.69 ft. (265 cm)
Turning Radius (without brake) — Four Wheel Drive 9.38 ft. (286 cm)

Power Take-Off

Type Transmission
Shaft 1-3/8 in. (3.49 cm), 6 spline SAE STD
Engine Speed for 540 rpm PTO — Gear Transmission 2385 rpm
Engine Speed for 540 rpm PTO — Hydrostatic 2300 rpm
Optional Mid PTO Speed 2000 rpm, at 2432 rpm engine speed (2344 rpm with hydrostatic)2
Horsepower PTO — Observed 14.5

Hydraulic Lift System

Type Live, Category 1 three-point linkage
Pump Type Gear
Pump Capacity 4.65 U.S. gpm (3.87 Imp. gpm, 17.6 liters per minute) at 1849 psi (130 bar) at 2500 rpm3
System Relief Valve Setting 1849 psi (130 bar)3

Tires

Position Two Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Front — Standard (AG) 4.00-12, F2, 4 ply 5-12, R1, 4 ply
Front — Optional (AG) 5.00-12, F2, 4 ply 6-12, R1, 4 ply
Front — Optional (Turf) 20 × 8.00-10, R3, 4 ply — Two & Four Wheel Drive
Rear — Standard (AG) 8-16, R1, 4 ply — Two & Four Wheel Drive
Rear — Optional (AG) 9.5-16, R1, 4 ply — Two & Four Wheel Drive
Rear — Optional (Turf) 29 × 12.00-15, R3, 4 ply — Two & Four Wheel Drive

ROPS Bolt Torques

ROPS to Fender (M12) 55 lbs. ft. (74 N·m)
Seat Belt (M12) 77 lbs. ft. (104 N·m)

The manual's specifications section does not list wheel bolt torques. Fastener torques for other hardware are in its general torque specification table.

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 Draw Bar Standard

Lubricants

Tractor Component Lubricant Recommendation Ford Part No.
Engine Oil Ford Super Premium 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 and hydrostatic transmission) Ford 1344 1QM-134C (1 gal.); 5GM-134C (5 gal.)5
Front Wheel Bearing and Lubrication Fittings M1C-137-B 1TM-1C-137-B (1 tube)
Front Axle Ford 134 1GM-134C (1 gal.); EOAZ-19580-E (5 gal.)5

The manual notes that if the recommended engine oil is not readily available, a commercial oil may be used as shown on its page 31, and that engine crankcase oil drain intervals should be adjusted downward when diesel fuel sulfur content is over 0.5%.

General Dimensions

Dimension Two Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Length 106.3 in. (270 cm) — Two & Four Wheel Drive
Wheelbase 55.3 in. (140.5 cm) — Two & Four Wheel Drive
Height — Top of Steering Wheel 50.0 in. (127.0 cm) 49.8 in. (126.5 cm)
Height — Top of ROPS 80.3 in. (204.0 cm) — Two & Four Wheel Drive
Width 40.9 in. (104.0 cm) — Two & Four Wheel Drive
Minimum Ground Clearance 10.1 in. (25.7 cm) 9.6 in. (24.4 cm)
Adjustable Wheel Tread — Front 33.7–35.4 in. (85.5–90 cm) 32.3 in. (82 cm)
Adjustable Wheel Tread — Rear 31.4–43.7 in. (80–111 cm) — Two & Four Wheel Drive
Weight with ROPS — Gear Transmission 1338 lbs. (607 kg) 1429 lbs. (648 kg)
Weight with ROPS — Hydrostatic 1433 lbs. (650 kg) 1521 lbs. (690 kg)

Ground Speeds

Gear transmission, from 1250–2500 rpm engine speed with 8 × 16 rear tires. Range and main lever positions are from the manual's 9 × 3 speed range chart.6

Gear Position At 1250 rpm (mph) At 2500 rpm (mph)
Forward
1st (Low range, main 1) 0.3 0.7
2nd (Low range, main 2) 0.6 1.1
3rd (Low range, main 3) 0.7 1.5
4th (Middle range, main 1) 0.8 1.6
5th (Middle range, main 2) 1.3 2.6
6th (Middle range, main 3) 1.8 3.5
7th (High range, main 1) 2.1 4.1
8th (High range, main 2) 3.4 6.8
9th (High range, main 3) 4.6 9.1
Reverse
R1 (Low range) 0.6 1.2
R2 (Middle range) 1.5 2.9
R3 (High range) 3.8 7.6

Hydrostatic transmission: speed is continuously variable from zero to the maximum in each range.

Range Forward, Maximum (mph) Reverse, Maximum (mph)
Low (“L”) 3.7 2.3
High (“H”) 9.6 6.0

Notes:
1 The belt deflection is printed as “7/16 to 9/16 (10-15 mm)” with no unit on the first figure. 10–15 mm is about 0.39–0.59 in., consistent with inches. Transcribed as printed.
2 The mid PTO figures are from the Power Take-Off section of the operating instructions (page 16), not the specifications pages.
3 The manual pairs 1849 psi with 130 bar. 1849 psi converts to about 127.5 bar, and 130 bar to about 1885 psi, so the two figures do not match exactly. Transcribed as printed. Verify against a clean copy.
4 On the specifications page the “(Mechanical Transmission)” line carries no lubricant of its own and the “(Hydrostatic Transmission)” line is given Ford 134. The Fuel and Lubricants section (page 30) specifies Ford 134 for the transmission, rear axle, final reduction, hydraulic system and power steering without separating the two transmissions, so Ford 134 is shown for both.
5 The 1 gal. Ford 134 part number is printed “1QM-134C” for the transmission and “1GM-134C” for the front axle. One is likely a print or scan artifact. Both are transcribed as printed.
6 The manual presents gear ground speeds as a bar chart rather than a table. The values above are the endpoint figures printed on that chart at 1250 and 2500 rpm, transcribed rather than measured from the graph. The hydrostatic maximums are from the chart and from the Hydrostatic Transmission Controls section (page 12), which agree.
All specifications transcribed from the Ford 1220 operator's manual, publication 42122020, originally published by Ford New Holland. Production years, builder and series are from TractorData and are not printed in the manual. Ford New Holland 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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