Ford FORD1210 4.50 star(s) (10)

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Ford FORD1210 Discussions (120)

Here are the most recent FORD1210 topics from our community.
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    Ford 1210 tear down and repair

    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...
  2. Hexa Fox

    Free Ford 1210

    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...
  3. sandman2234

    Ford 1210 with 3 point that won't go down...

    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...
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    Ford 1210 Hydraulic Leak Down

    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...
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    Ford 1210 Lift Fail

    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...
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    Ford 1210 No Start - No Idea Why

    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...
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    Ford 1210 put a hole in rear axle housing. Pics. Fix ideas?

    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...
  8. Hexa Fox

    Ford 1210 vs Ford 1700

    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...
  9. blackrams

    Ford 1210. Anyone Else Have One?

    If'n you do, I'd like to know. Maybe we can share some information about these wonderful beasts... Rams Frankfort, KY
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    1986 Ford 1210 - 3PH pulses up/down slightly with heavy load

    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...
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    A Good Ford 1210 Deal?

    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...
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    Ford 1210

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

    New to me Ford 1210 - Issues/Advice

    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...
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    ford 1210 black smoke no power after fuel filter change

    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...
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    Ford 1210 Parting Out

    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...
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    Rebuilt Ford 1210 NOT starting. Please help!

    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...
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    What's a Ford 1210 worth?

    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...
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    Thinking of trading Ford 1210 on a Grey

    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...
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    Starter Solenoid Sticking - Ford 1210

    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...
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    FORD 1210 PROBLEMS

    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...
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User Reviews (10)

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4.00 star(s)
hrvata

FORD1210 Ford
Fit for Duty
Model Year: 1988

I found a tractor to do the necessary work that I had to do, which included some mowing, dressing up dirt trails and small excavating jobs. The Ford 1210 FWD was just the right machine. I had to add a FEL and purchase a scraper blade, rake and rear mower. The tractor is easy to operate and maintain. The usable horse power is only 17 hp, but it performs well. It is bigger than a lawn and garden tractor, yet small enough to get around in tight places. My tractor has turf tires, but with the FWD and hi & lo range, it does most of what is necessary.

Pros: Compact, well built, reliable
Cons: Didn't find any yet.

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5.00 star(s)
paratrooper

FORD1210 Ford
Everything is good BUT the ground
Model Year: 1985

My tractor/FEL and 3 point assy. does everything I ask EXCEPT for applying pressure . If I try to do something that bogs my tractor the soft ground here will just allow it to dig itself into a hole with each wheel . We have very soft/sandy soil here and it will just give away to a spinning tire . I should have turf tires but the cost can't be justified . For most jobs I just scoop rock/gravel and when it becomes hard I just consider that a load and come back for more when I'm finished . On solid ground this tractor would be fantastic .

Pros: Starts and runs EVERY time .
Cons: None that I can think of .

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5.00 star(s)
Ottawa King

FORD1210 Ford
Ford 1210 4x4
Model Year: 1986

Bought this tractor because it was larger than a lawn tractor, had 4WD, a PTO and could do the work of larger tractor on a smaller scale using CAT 1 PTO attachments, plus a belly mower for the lawn.

Pros: Simple, well built, easy to maintain.
Cons: None yet.

4.00 star(s)
Ottawa King

FORD1210 Ford
Ford 1210 4x4
Model Year: 1986

Owned for past 4 months, and very satisfied. Does everything it was meant to do. Haven't been through a winter yet, which will be the ultimate test. Have a 6' rear blade, tiller and 48" mower deck, but would like to get a small trailer and perhaps a snow blower at some point. For an older tractor, it runs really well and has a lot of features of newer tractors. I like the 4x4, high-low range and hydrostatic trans. Keeps things simple so wife and kids can use it. No complaints at all on this little tractor. From those I've met, all seem to agree Ford's series of compact tractors in the early '80s to mid-'90s were all very good.

Pros: Excellent reliability - starts and functions very well. Haven't needed any parts.
Cons: Power can be an issue, but going slow and keeping revs up helps. Oil filters are a little difficult to find sometimes, but TBN has threads to cross reference with other brands. This has been very helpful.

4.00 star(s)
FWR

FORD1210 Ford
Ford 1210 Sub-Compact Tractor
Model Year: 1986

What to say? It's just great! I purchased it used w/ some 1600 hrs. on it [if the meter is correct], put fresh tires on it and added some fuel, checked the oil and fan belt and off I went. I have used it for basic snow removal [a considerable amount last year] with the 5' back blade and 4' FEL it preforms without flaw or hesitation. It sports a 16 horse motor but has plenty of power for my use and the 4 wheel drive aspect is a very handy feature to have.

Pros: Size - power - flexibility - fuel consumption.
Cons: A little light, maybe next size would be better.

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5.00 star(s)
willgaby

FORD1210 Ford
Ford 1210 Owned 20+ Years
Model Year: 1986

I bought this tractor slightly used (400) hours in 1990. Right after I bought it, I took it to the local Ford tractor dealer and had a roll bar installed. That is the only time it has ever been in the shop. It has given me no trouble. It is undergoing some repairs right now at home; I rolled it on a hillside into some trees and broke the drag link and bent the steering shaft and steering wheel to the point they are unusable. The dash and hood were torn up pretty good too. Although I found the parts I need, they were hard to find. I have seen other owners complain about this same problem. There is no longer a Ford/New Holland tractor dealer in this area. I called the nearest one and they could get only a couple of the parts I needed. I found everything I needed in one place at a salvage yard. The tractor itself has given no trouble and has done everything I have asked of it. I have several 6' wide attachments and a 5' mower. It has no problem with any of them. Basically a great tractor, unless you need parts for it.

Pros: Many.
Cons: Hard to find parts.

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5.00 star(s)
bill8333

FORD1210 Ford
Why Buy New?
Model Year: 0

I was looking for a small tractor to help me take care of our property. We needed drains installed around the house, trenches for water rights, moving two 87 foot cut down cottonwood trees. The list goes on and on but using a lawn tractor wasn't cutting it. So keeping an eye on our local news paper I came across an ad for an older ford 1210 tractor. The unit was used to manicure a horse coral so it didn't get much use. It had 324 hours on it when I bought it and its service records where still at the dealer where it was purchase. We added a front loader and a backhoe and paid 6300 for it, why buy new this tractor is perfect for what I needed.

Pros: Perfect size.
Cons: None so far.

5.00 star(s)
ford1001210

FORD1210 Ford
A Real Workhorse for the Money...
Model Year: 0

I primarily use the tractor for mowing. It came with a 54" belly mower. I have had a minor problem with it shearing the shear bolt on the short drive shaft, until I put a higher grade bolt in its place! The first implement I purchased was a 5 ft. box grader. It's amazing how the small 3 cylinder diesel can handle the job of grading our gravel driveway in such a short time. I have had absolutely NO problems with the tractor itself other than forgetting to turn on the fuel shutoff on after storage. Not something you want to do on a diesel engine! I would love to have a front end loader to go on it, but a new one would cost more than I have spent on the tractor, mower and box blade combined. It's been a good in investment so far. Only had to replace the 2 front tires. The rear will probably need replacing too. Anyone know where to get those?

Pros: Cost, design, flexibility, Class 1 3-pt. hitch.
Cons: None yet.

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5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

FORD1210 Ford
Small Tractor Great Features!
Model Year: 1986

Bought this tractor to help on my small farm. For the money and the work this tractor does, from moving snow to cutting grass and tilling---great performer. Wasn't sure when I bought it that it could do the job, this little giant sure can work hard. I'm a believer now!

Pros: Ease of operation, capability with add on equipment.
Cons: Parts if I need them.

3.00 star(s)
CoonHunter1983

FORD1210 Ford
Ford 1210 4x4
Model Year: 1986

Great tractor for what it is (16 hp). Has a FEL that is way more powerful than what the tractor can balance (no counter weights or loaded tires), will flip easy. Tractor has plenty of power to weight ratio. Will spin tires before running out of power.

Pros: Power to weight ratio.
Cons: Apply power to the ground. FEL use.

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