- Standard layout, Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1987–1991
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 2120 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA T-854 B four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 39.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
39.4 hp
29.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120”, 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
- 3,571 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,718 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 9.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Ford 2120 (A) specs: key facts
The Ford 2120 (A) was built from 1987 to 1991.
The Ford 2120 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 29.4 kW (39.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 2120 (A) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Ford 2120 (A) has a ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA T-854 B engine, a 4-cylinder 2.30 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Ford 2120 (A) weighs 1,620 kg (3,571 lb) unladen.
The Ford 2120 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 2120 (A) lifts 2,140 kg (4,718 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 2120 (A) delivers 37.5 L/min (9.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120”
How does the 2120 (A) compare with its class?
- Strength:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 2,140 kg is high for its class — 72% above the median of 1,245 kg across the 93 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 37.5 L/min is high for its class — 72% above the median of 21.8 L/min across the 134 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A maximum engine torque of 121 N·m is low for its class — 20% below the median of 151 N·m across the 116 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
Twelve forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 6 across the 179 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 180 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 2120 (A) have?
The only figure for the 2120 (A) is 39.4 hp (29.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120”
What engine is in a 2120 (A)?
A 2120 (A) has an ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA T-854 B, a 4-cylinder 2.30 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA T-854 BSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 140.1 ci · 2.30 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 89 lb·ft · 121 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120”
How much will a 2120 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 2120 (A) lifts 4,718 lb (2,140 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 9.9 gpm · 37.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1,697 psi · 117 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 4,718 lb · 2,140 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,307 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120”
What transmission does a 2120 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 2120 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Daikin double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic Jidosha-Kiki steering with one double-acting steering cylinder |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120”
How much does a 2120 (A) weigh?
A 2120 (A) weighs 3,571 lb (1,620 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,571 lb · 1,620 kgA: 1,789 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 74.4 in · 1,890 mm |
| Length | 137.2 in · 3,485 mm |
| Width | 64.2–90.4 in · 1,631–2,295 mm |
| Height | 89.2 in · 2,265 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 in · 350 mmA: 370 |
| Front track | 47.6–76.0 in · 1,210–1,930 mmA: 1,250 |
| Rear track | 48.8–76.4 in · 1,240–1,940 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120”
What oil does a 2120 (A) take, and how much?
A 2120 (A) engine takes 7.9 qt (7.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.9 qt · 7.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 34.9 qt · 33.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 4.6 qt · 4.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 8.5 qt · 8.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 2120 (A)?
Within 10% of its 39.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 5200 (A)39.4 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1997Side by side with the 2120 (A) →
- Fendt 240S39.3 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1993Side by side with the 2120 (A) →
- Deutz D 450639.3 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1980Side by side with the 2120 (A) →
- Fendt Farmer 10239.3 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1974Side by side with the 2120 (A) →
- IMT 53938.5 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1990Side by side with the 2120 (A) →
- New Holland 323538.5 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1999Side by side with the 2120 (A) →
Common questions about the Ford 2120 (A)
Is a 2120 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 2120 (A) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 2120 (A) have?
A 2120 (A) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2110”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 2110 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110288 · revision 918453. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 2120 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110296 · revision 1055049. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document