- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1979–1982
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 1200 specs: hp, weight, years
ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LEK-802 D two-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 15.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
15.2 hp
11.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1200”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 1,340 lb
- 3-point lift
- 882 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.1 gpm
- Top speed
- 9.3 mph
Ford 1200 specs: key facts
The Ford 1200 was built from 1979 to 1982.
The Ford 1200 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 11.3 kW (15.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 1200 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Ford 1200 has a ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LEK-802 D engine, a 2-cylinder 0.80 L diesel unit.
The Ford 1200 weighs 608 kg (1,340 lb) unladen.
The Ford 1200 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 1200 lifts 400 kg (882 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 1200 delivers 15.5 L/min (4.1 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1200”
How does the 1200 compare with its class?
- Strength:
Ten forward gears is high for its class — 150% above the median of 4 across the 47 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 13.2 L fuel tank is low for its class — 54% below the median of 28.4 L across the 35 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 608 kg is low for its class — 50% below the median of 1,225 kg across the 47 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 47 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 1200 have?
The only figure for the 1200 is 15.2 hp (11.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1200”
What engine is in a 1200?
A 1200 has an ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LEK-802 D, a 2-cylinder 0.80 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LEK-802 D |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 2, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 49.1 ci · 0.80 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1200”
How much will a 1200 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 1200 lifts 882 lb (400 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 4.1 gpm · 15.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 882 lb · 400 kg |
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,155 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1200”
What transmission does a 1200 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1200 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Daikin double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical steering |
| Top speed | 9.3 mph · 15 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1200”
How much does a 1200 weigh?
A 1200 weighs 1,340 lb (608 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 1,340 lb · 608 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 47.6 in · 1,210 mm |
| Length | 94.9 in · 2,410 mm |
| Width | 42.1 in · 1,070 mm |
| Height | 78.7 in · 2,000 mm |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in · 240 mm |
| Front track | 34.3 in · 870 mm |
| Rear track | 35.0–40.9 in · 890–1,040 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1200”
What oil does a 1200 take, and how much?
A 1200 engine takes 4.4 qt (4.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 4.4 qt · 4.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1200” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 20.0 qt · 18.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1200” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 4.4 qt · 4.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1200” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1200?
Within 10% of its 15.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 1300 (A)15.2 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 1200 →
- International Harvester CUB-154 LO-BOY15 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1974Side by side with the 1200 →
- Ford 1210 (A)15.8 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1986Side by side with the 1200 →
- Ford 1120 (A)14.5 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1998Side by side with the 1200 →
- WHITE 1616.0 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1988Side by side with the 1200 →
Common questions about the Ford 1200
Is a 1200 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 1200 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 1200 have?
A 1200 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1200”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 1200 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110275 · revision 918384. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document