Running my old Ford 1210 4wd with a 48" tiller attachment. I only use tiller attachment to till my garden in spring and to till up my grass clippings / compost pile a few times in the summer...

Hi all, I have a ford 1210 somebody gave me, had been standing 10 years and the engine was in very bad state. To cut a very long story short, I have got it to a stage (without removing the head)...

Hi TBN! Looking to replace the seals in the right front hub casing of my 1986 build 1210 w/ 4WD and I'm not sure how to tell which casing my 1210 has: SBA322011901 or 902? Parts dealer said the...

Hello all. I am new here but been reading all about some of the problems with this Ford and all have been helpful in solving some issues. Very informative. However, i have a problem with my Ford...

Can anyone give me a link to a free copy of overhaul manual for Ford 1210 tractor please. Thanks Rabet

As per the thread title, anyone know of a decent source, preferably in Canada? Current head is cracked. The tractor's in decent shape otherwise (with a loader), and I was planning on selling it...

I have a 1986 Ford 1210 with around 950 hours. Earlier this spring while the tractor was idling engine started pumping out of the breather tube. Long story short, found the seal on the output...

Just bought a Ford 1210-it’s leaking oil around the injectors-what would be the best fix for this-thank y’all

Injector removal

I purchased a Ford 1210 from another member of TBN, who was gifted it from a good neighbor. I bought it sight un-seen, and paid what I figured was a fair price, all things considered. THIS IS...

Looking for a cylinder head for a ford 1210 tractor, Shibaura 723 diesel.

Hey guys, So this community has been awesome so far and things are getting more complicated. As some of you may know my neighbor just gifted me an old 2WD Ford 1210 and I am deciding what to do...

I need help on possible things to look at on a Ford 1110 that was running before an oil and hydraulic change but now will not start. Here is a little backstory and details: I just bought a 1985...

I changed the filter in the sediment bowl, and it wouldn't start. Cleaned the old filter and it started right up--go figure. Had to fiddle with the shut-off valve on the sediment bowl, it started...

I have bad teeth on both the ring and pinion gear on the front differential on my Ford 1210 tractor. SBA322050420 is no longer stocked by New Holland and I cannot find a used set. Q: Is the same...

The original muffler on my 1210 became clogged at about 1000 hours (about 1500 hours ago). A correct replacement cost several hundred $$ at the time, and it appears that today they are not even...

Hey guys for years my neighbor has been interested in getting rid of his Ford tractor. So I do not think it has ran in the better part of a decade. He recently told me that it was free to me if I...

Hi TBN, I was in the woods with by Ford 1210 with a box blade on it moving stuff around. I didn't realize that the woods pulled one of the pins out of my left 3 point hitch arm and it came off...

Hi TBN, I'm hoping you can help me find a starting point to fixing the 4x4 on my Ford 1210. I moved 15 inches of snow off of my 450' driveway with FEL and box blade on Saturday night. No issues...

hey guys need your help i changed fluid in my 1210 tractor and filled resiour ( middle of tractor) to fill line on dipstick along with filters (added fluid to spin on filter prior to installing)...

I just flushed and filled the coolant in my 1210. The dealer this time gave me a jug of coolant that was purple. In the past it was always green. Does anyone know if this change in coolant is...

I've had rear wheel fail due to rust and I'm struggling to find a replacement. Ford 1210 has metric wheels with about a 190mm 6 bolt lug circle and 90mm center hole. My tractor has the ag...

Within 2 hours after the oil is changed,the tan colored new oil turns very dark ,almost black. What causes this??

need to change my hydraulic fluid in the tractor. Just recently built a front loader for it. Would like to know what type of fluid to use. I am using the orginal loader value body which is plumbed...

Hi all, I'm back after a long hiatus. My gear drive 1210 that I use for moving snow has an issue. The lift arms will lower fairly quickly after shutting it off. The heavier the implement the...

my front wheel drive is locking up are there any viedos of a teardown how to take apart and repair this?

Hi All; Hoping to get some guidance/advice. I'm replacing a cracked head on a 1984 1210 and am in the process of moving all the bits over to the new/reman head. I've got the injectors out but...

Hello I am looking for part #SBA328100131 ,it is a little Brakeshoe for the HST-control in my Ford 1210 compact tractor. Dealer can`t help mee. Do you have one for mee? or maybee a drawing ...

ok guys i serviced my neighbours tractor the other day with new oil filter new oil and new air filter as well as a new fuel filter its a ford 1210 after servicing the fuel filter i filled the...

New to the world of tractors. I own a ford 1210 tractor, probably late 80's - early 90's vintage. Ran fine the last two year but it won't start now. When I turn the key to the ON position the...

I've patiently been on the hunt for a few years for a CUT/SCUT and finally got sick of waiting and pulled the trigger on a 1986 Ford 1210. I had ideally been looking for something like a Kubota B...

I have a 1983 1210 Ford with loader that I am looking for its value. It isn't in the best shape as it needs an overhaul. It leaks hydraulic fluid and needs the back tires replaced. It does start...

If'n you do, I'd like to know. Maybe we can share some information about these wonderful beasts... Rams Frankfort, KY

I have a Ford 1210 4wd hydrostatic tractor that I'm mounting a 702a blade on. Bought the blade used but barely used. The blade came with both up and down hydraulic cylinders and one for rotating...

My brother has a 1986 Ford 1210. Recently it has developed an issue where the 3PH pulses up/down slightly when there is a heavy load attached like a 6ft rear blade. It is most noticeable when the...

Just bought a very nice Ford 1210. Would like to find a nice plow blade for front. Think one made for unit is a ford 702a. Pictures would help maybe I can convert a 54 IH blade I have.

Hello, I've just replaced the starter solenoid on my Ford 1210. The old one was worn out and would take many tries before it would close the contacts and turn the starter motor. The new one...

Will a ford 1210 pull a 5' landscape rake? I think it is around a 1200lb tractor. It is 2 wheel drive. Thanks guys.

Hello all, I have a '86 Ford 1210 that has developed a leak from the gasket of the left side axle housing. #17 in the attached illustration. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience the...

Would a 1210 be able to swing a Tebben 5' brush hog? There is a good deal on one locally, which is the reason I ask. From what I've read on here a 4' is a better fit. I would be cutting tall...

I recently acquired a 1210 with a Woods 59" finishing mower. This tractor has been stored in a lean to shed since 1998. It does run and drive, but needs new tires as they are all dry rotted, worn...

Just got the drive working well... And now my loft hydraulics won't work? I have flow all the way to valve.... Ideas?

Hey gang, any help greatly appreciated. I have. Ford 1210, 86 model. It has run like a champ the 5 years I have owned it. We were mowing last weekend and it began to make a high pitched whine in...

Hi gang! Wonderful resource you guys have! I have a ford 1210, 1986 model that I've come up with a hydraulic issue with. We were owing this weekend, and the hydrostatic drive started making a...

can any tell me were the hydraulic pump is on my ford1210 i have no drive or rear arms and no steering is this the pump or could it be somthing else thanks mark

Need a LH steering arm for my 1983 Ford 1210 Pls let me know if you have one or where I could find one. Thanks, Dave roygirl1@comcast.net

Hi I have an old Ford 1210. A while back, for no real reason I can see, it just refused to start. It turns over, glow plugs heat up, it has fuel, it just wont fire up. What really confuses me is...

Hi guys, I have a ford 1210, I pulled the injector pump today and noticed that one of the plunger/rollers was laying against the cam. Turns out one of the locking tabs on the backer plate broke...

Oil pressure light came on. I jiggled the wires at the bulb and it went off. Now I don't know if i have pressure or not. Where is the oil pressure sensing unit located? I'd like to test the oil...

After using an auger in position, no problems there, I moved a few feet to discover a flat back tire...at least it felt like that, felt like it was off balance. Anyway, aired up the tire and...

My Ford 1210 all of a sudden started overloading the engine. I cleaned the radiator, cleaned the outside and flushed the core multiple times with fresh water. Does not seem to be overheating...

Hi, does anyone know anything about ford 1210 mod pto's? I just got a 915a deck and the matching mid pto box, but it appears that my tractor does not have the gear to drive the mid pto. I looked...

I just bought a Ford 1500 tractor and want to move the bucket and blade from my 1210 Ford to the 1500 if possible then sell the 1210. Looking at the specs I see that the 1210 uses a Ford 768A/B...

I have a Ford 1210 with very dry rotted tires. I want to change to Ag tires. This little tractor is a 4x4 and I know keeping the front to rear Ratio correct is a must. The tire sizes are: Front-...

Help! Need pinion gear... Do I have a Ford 1210? or 1100? Photos attached I have a Ford 4x4 compact tractor with the 1210 decal on the hood, but it only has two cylinders...? Also, on the...

My brother in law passed away recently and my sister in law has asked me to sell their tractor.it is a ford 1210 4wd with no loader. The tractor runs well but could use paint on the rear fenders...

I would like to remove, clean and reinstall the pre-heat chamber on a 1210. How are they removed. They are visible when the injectors are moved and appear to come out through the same opening...

i recently bought a ford 1210 compact tractor. i am looking for a used bush hog to clear out some overgrown fields. i am looking for opinions on what size bush hog to look for. it is an extremely...

wtb a rop and 768 a or b front end loader for my 1210

I have an 80's model Ford 1210 4x4 with a punctured front drive axle rubber hose. I don't have a repair manual yet because I just aquired this tractor for mowing the back 5 acres. We were mowing...

I have been searching looking for somewhere I may be able to find the correct belt for my tractor. Its a Ford 1210 with the 916 belly mower. I broke the belt that was on it when I got the tractor...

Well im having troubles with the clutch on my little tractor, with the tractor in gear and running and the clutch pushed in if I rev up the engine the tractor tries to move. Im thinking the throw...

I have a 1210 that is acting like what I would think be water in the fuel. It will idle ok but as soon as I start moving or engage the PTO it bogs down and looses power. I have changed the fuel...

what are the capacities and types of fluid for the main gear box that runs the hydraulics etc? Also the engine (diesel) type oil for oil change. Where could I find a users manual online?

Hello all. I am a sometimes lurker here and am finally posting for the first time. My husband and I recently bought a Ford 1210 with a FEL (16hp, 13.5hp at the PTO). We have about 5 acres of...

The tractor starts, but the belt is squealing since the fan is not turning. I cannot spin the fan by hand, what's wrong? Can I free it up somehow or is this a BIG problem?

Anyone know a source to get new decals for a ford 1210 1985

Hello everyone, newbie here (so take it easy on me), just purchased a Ford 1210 4X4 Hydro recently with a pull behind 5ft Caroni finish mower. DUMB QUESTION, can the mower be tipped upside down...

We have an old Ford 1210 diesel tractor, 2 WD, the pitman arm has moved away from the steering housing about one half inch. We are unsure if the arm is just coming off the shaft or whether the...

Bought my first tractor last fall, worked 40 hours or so to insure operation. Started and operated February, so fuel seems okay. After I cleaned the fuel filter (haven't found a matching...

What kind of hydraulic oil do you use in the transmission?

I was going to sell this tractor a year or two ago but found other things to do. Now I 'm done with those things, so now the question is what it's worth. It's a Ford 1210 AWD without a mid PTO...

Hi, new member here. I have a ford 1210 and would like to pick-up a backhoe attachment for it. According to Tractor Data, it takes: Ford Model 757A. Any condition would be fine as long as...

Hello, I just bought a Ford 1210. It ran great for the few times i cranked it but now i can't get it to crank. I noticed the fuel shut off valve was on C. Should it be on O? I'm not sure what that...

I have a 1210 compact tractor I would like to put a loader on it but I do not have power steering. I had people tell me if I put a loader on it it would be hard to steer. I was wondering if...

I recently purchased a Ford 1210 wanting it mainly for the front end loader. The FEL works great, but the tractor appears not to have suffiecient power from the hydrostatic transmission when...

Just bought a Ford 1210 with hydrostat trans., tractor is in good cond but have a question on the pulling power, out playing with it and it seems the tractor in high gear does not have a lot of...

New to me Ford 1210, I want to change the hydraulic filter and fluid, does it have a hydraulic filter or just a washable screen filter or both, it has a hydrostatic trans, seem a little slow in...

We just put a new head gasket on a Ford 1210 and cannot get it to restart, we never messed with anything else, and I was told to adjust them to 8mm however I cannot find any sequence, as far as...

Hey Guys, Just got onto the site. I have 2 Ford 1210's. Both 1983 models. I bought the second to temporarily replace the first because I had a shaft break in the transmission. I had planned...

I had my cylinder head rebuild on my 1210 (machining was 150US and the parts were 500... ) The tractor didn't start at fist and after reading the forum I adjusted the valves. Now the tractor...

I had a tree, a big tree, 2' diameter, 80' tall, fall square on top of my 1986 Ford 1210 hitting about 20' up the trunk. It has a Ford FEL and a Ford BH. It was in good shape, everything worked...

It's been a while since I've logged on because the tractor has been running well. However, today in the big storm that hit Washignton DC. we had a large tulip poplar, 2' in diameter 80' tall...

I own a 1986 2WD, HST Ford 1210 with 550 hours on it. It runs great and has been well maintained. While cutting grass with a mid mower in high gear at 1560 rpm's on flat ground, the trans...

I own a 1986 2WD, HST Ford 1210 with 550 hours on it. It runs great and has been well maintained. While cutting grass with a mid mower in high gear at 1560 rpm's on flat ground, the trans...

Does anyone know where i can get a front axle for a ford 1210 4wd ?

i asked a friend to help on farm he did in the event his hydro stat,power steering and 3 point hitch quit functioning we check the filter on the left side of the transmission it was clean but no...

Just finished replacing the head on a 1210. She runs but the is a compression leak between the head and the injectors. There is combustion gas leaking from the threads on the injectors. All copper...

This is a sad story: Bought a ford (shibaura) 1210 with the mother of all knocking. Pulled engine, rebuilt, (new crank, bearings, 1 conrod, rings, head done, the full works). Back together, it...

The diff lock on my 1210 has not worked for a couple years. I am sure the reason is that I engaged it (stomped on it) several times when it was going too fast. This summer the tractor was in the...

I have 1985 Ford 1210 4x4 hydro and since owning it for the last 2 1/2 years there has been a rattle in the clutch area of the tractor at idle speed. That goes away with load on the driveline or...

I'm trying to attach a kubota backhoe to my 1210 ford tractor and i'm not sure where to hook up the two main lines. I tried hooking to the same place that the front loader hooks by "T"ing in but...

The control arms on my Ford 1210 suddeny stopped lifting. They can be raised by hand but then fall back to the bottom position. The front hydraulics work fine. What would you check and in what...

It's been a while since I've asked questions. I had a starting problem that took a while to figure out but turned out to be a bad cable from + of the battery to the starter. It looked good...

Out doing snow removal and all of a sudden no forward no revese. FEL, 3PT, PTO work fine. It has been very slow in reverse for a few yrs. Have heard a few clunks coming from drive train in the...

Hi to you all, I am new to tractors and this forum.....so treat me like a "no-nothing" cause I gotta start learning before I hurt myself A neighbour of mine was fleeing California.....going to...

Greetings all, from a new guy on the block. I have a Ford 1210 4wd with about 2000 hours. This is the smallest of my tractor fleet, but clearly the most versatile and valuable for my puposes...

This is a two part question. The first is; How much does an inoperative PTO , rear and mid-mount, diminish the value of a tractor that runs well, the Ford BH works well and the FEL works well...

i am looking to replace air,fuel, hydraulic filter for 86 ford 1210 i don't have a tractor supply store in my state. any sugeestion or a good source of where to buy some parts?? first time owning...

i am looking to replace air,fuel, hydraulic filter for 86 ford 1210 i don't have a tractor supply store in my state. any sugeestion or a good source of where to buy some parts?? first time owning...

just bought a 1210 ford tractor and need to purchase some good manuals for this tractor i read awhile back that someone suggested certain detailed manuals. any info would be great, i plan on...

new to the site and just bought a 86 ford 1210 tractor and need to know where i can purchase a steering or tie rod end any suggestions:cool:

Need advice and any info on replacing engine on my 1980s 1210:confused: . I've been told a perkins 103/10 will fit to replace the shibaura ..Also would the engine swap into the 1210 from a 1710 ...

Is 5 acres ok for a 1210 with 60" belly mower? 86 model, 1000 hous. $3300. Worth it?

I just recently aquired a Ford 1210 project and it has a cracked head..... does anyone know a good place to fix the cracked head or a place to buy a new one reasonably ? The little tractor...

I have a '86 Ford 1210 (Shibaura) 4WD with <1000 hrs that is a bit too small for my needs. I spoke with Ferguson Tractor(Emporia, VA dealer-> References??) and he will consider taking it in...

Ford 1210 4x4 5\' Box Blade? Can a 1210 (16 hp gear drive) handle a 5' box blade? I'm in the market for a box blade. I run 4' implements with it now, but I would love to get a 5' box blade for...

I am about to change my oil in my Ford 1210 for the fist time (Shibauru) and I do not have a manual. I can cross reference the filter, but how much and what grade of oil should I use?

Hi folks. Took delivery last week of a new NH TC34DA with loader and mower deck. From what I can tell, it was one of the first retail sales in the country for this new model. One sweet tractor...

50\" snowblower on Ford 1210 Tractor??? I just bought a Ford 1210 compact tractor. It has a 50" snowblower. It is marked" FORD" on the blower housing. There is a tag that is damaged and hard to...

I have a 1210 ford that started knocking last weekend. It seemed to be bogging down like a brake was hung up just before the knocking occurred. I backed off on the throttle as quick as possible...

All, I'm looking at a Ford 1210 with a 4' finish mower. My question is on the pto.....When I depress the clutch will the mower deck stop running? How do you back into an area to cut? Is starting...

I have the opportunity to get a 1985 Ford 1210 4WD diesel with FEL, tiller, and finishing mower. I think there may be a couple of more attachments but I'm not sure. It only has around 120 hours...

I am looking at a Ford 1210 with a mid mower. The dealer is asking $4900.00. Not too sure about the hours but the dealer thinks its a 1985. Anything to look out for with this model? What do...

Chim, I to have a Ford 1210 with the following problems: 1)black smoke under load and high RPM. Starts right up and runs strong. The air filter is new. 2) Pushes radiator fluid out the...

I have a Ford 1210 with the following problems: 1)black smoke under load and high RPM. The air filter is new. 2) Pushes radiator fluid out the overflow. 3) Engine has what seems lik a slight...

This looks interesting... From the photo ads at Yesterdaystractors.com: Tractors Ad Number: 29516 Date Posted: 01/20/2003 Contact: Al Verscheure Fowlerville, Michigan 48836 USA Telephone...

I looked at a Ford 1210 today and need some feedback on my findings. 1)black smoke under load and high RPM. Starts right up and runs strong. It has been sitting a while. The air filter is new...

Hi: Someone local has a Ford 1210 4WD w/FEL, box blade, and belly mower for sale. I looked this up on [url]www.machinerylink.com[url] to get some basic specs and pricing. The ad says it's a...

I have a buddy with a (1210 I believe ). He loaned it out to a friend who backed into something, knocking a quarter sized hole in the right rear of the tractor, somewhere in the vacinity of the...

Any idea what a mid 80's Ford 1210 Diesel 4 wheel drive tractor might bring? It has a 768a front end loader, 4' brush hog, and a 5 foot scraper (all ford models). It has 468 hours and is in...