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Ford FORD1220 Discussions (54)

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    89 Ford 1220 9x3 whining noise from bellhousing area.

    Just bought this tractor and it has a whining noise coming from the bellhousing area.when I depress the clutch the noise is still there as long as the tractor is moving.It will stop if the machine...
  2. N

    Ford 1220 bellhousing noise

    so I've got this ford 1220. It has 2100 and some change on the meter, Hydrostat transmission, FWA, rear and mid PTO. It's had a rear transmission half put in it. I was using it to carry some...
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    Comparison Which to buy Ford 1220 or Simplcity Legacy XL

    I am looking for a CUT/SCUT. I found a local guy with a Ford 1220, MFWD, loader, 3pt blower, tire chains and about 700hrs for $5000. I would have to get a MMM separately (see them anywhere from...
  4. Kernopelli

    Ford 1220 FEL hydraulic valve question

    I feel a little stupid posting this....but. I have a question for anyone with knowledge of the OEM Ford loader valve. I purchased one off ebay for a loader I was fabricating for a mitsubishi...
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    Ford 1220 lift arms drop when I use the FEL?

    I bought a very used Ford 1220 from a local landscape company. It has an unknown brand FEL. It is connected to the Hydraulic Manifold block at the inlet and outlet ports. The control screw is...
  6. JasperFrank

    What is this part called? It is off a Ford 1220.

    Its the lower mounting pin for the three point.
  7. JasperFrank

    Having issues with 1987 Ford 1220 radiator fan.

    A few weeks a go, my radiator fan was shattered from what I believe to have been a stick that got up there. These are cheap yet, difficult to replace as you have to take the radiator out, things...
  8. J

    Price Check Buying a Ford 1620 and selling my Ford 1220

    I have not posted since 10 years ago when I was thinfing about a Chinese tractor. I will make up for it with this post 12 years ago I bought a used '91 Ford 1220 from an estate. It was smaller...
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    Ford 1220 won't start, no lights, nothing...

    Ford 1220, it sat for a few months. When I went to start it, it turned slowly, then nothing, dash lights on but dim. Battery was old and low, replaced it. Cleaned battery terminals and and...
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    Tire replace for a Ford 1220

    Hello, I just picked up a Ford 1220 4X4 and it has turf tires on it. When I asked the dealer to find me a set of AG's or R4's for it and he told me it is nearly impossible to fit those types of...
  11. J

    Chains CHAINS ON FORD 1220 4WD?

    I just got a Ford 1220 4wd tractor and was considering chains for the front end - however it does not look as if there is enough clearance between the tires and steering linkage etc. My neighbor...
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    Ford 1220 MFWD Hydro switching to turf tires and front wheels hit the spindle

    After looking for literally years to find them I finally got a set of turf tires to fit my tractor. The tire sizes are correct front being 20x8.00-10 front and 29x12 -15 rear. The rears fit...
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    Ford 1220 with a 3pt Log Splitter

    I have a ford 1220 tractor. I cant find out what catagory hitch it has. I am considering a 3pt log splitter from Tractor Supply. I spoke to the sales guy and he said it would work. I also went to...
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    Ford 1220 won't move

    I have a 1992 Ford 1220 HST. I was blowing snow and the wheels were spinning on ice when it quit spinning and no forward or reverse after that. I have a shop manual that said it may be a plugged...
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    ford 1220

    I am looking at buying this machine, it currently is not running. being a hydrostatic drive, does it have a neutral position in the transmission or do you have to loosen a hydraulic by pass valve...
  16. Justadudewithatractor

    Parts identification assist, please, for a 1988 Ford 1220 Hydraulic line

    Hello All, Please accept my thanks in advance. I'm working on a Ford 1220 and found a leak in the hydraulics. It's a "step-down" on what I believe is the return line from the power steering...
  17. J

    Snow Attachments Snow Plow for a Ford 1220

    I am looking for some insight on a front snow plow for a 1220 Ford diesel tractor. My friend has a 1220 and is planning to get a 3720 JD for loader and backhoe work. He is going to keep his 1220...
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    Buying Advice ford 1220 buying advice

    Hi, I am going to look at a hydro,4wd diesel 1220 w/FEL and Backhoe, 3pt and pto with 2500 hours, they are asking $8000. Anyone have experience with this model and know if their are specific...
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    Mowing Ford 1220 Belly mower?

    Hey all, I just registered today, but I own a Ford 1220 4wd tractor. It is a 3cy. Diesel. I have a 5 ft finish mower and a 5 ft blade that came with it. I am mowing 3 1/2 - 4 acres of uneven...
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    ford 1220 Front End Loader

    I recently bought a ford 1220 tractor and I am interested in getting a front end loader for it. Anyone know what type of loaders will fit this model. Also places that might sell used attachments...
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User Reviews (5)

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5.00 star(s)
OhioGuy

FORD1220 Ford
Ford 1220
Model Year: 1994

I bought this tractor for several large landscaping projects. It has performed flawlessly. It is equipped with the Loader and backhoe, both are easily installed and removed. This was a great tractor series from Ford.

Pros: Power, reliability, performance
Cons: None

5.00 star(s)
Tom0Bedlam

FORD1220 Ford
Great Little Tractor
Model Year: 1991

I keep looking at the green and orange tractors, but the old blue ones are the best. This one could use an intermediate gear for the hydro, since that is the speed range it is most used at. This one has turf tires - real wide, soft turf tires, not those phony ag. tires with automobile tread that come on Kubota. I use a 4' finish mower in the summer and a 64" snow blower (and 4 chains) in the winter, as well as a spray rig and a grader blade. Instead of putting in remote hydraulics (for a lot of $), I used 12v actuators for the height and angle of the snowblower chute, and the wheels on the grader blade. They work great, much better than hydraulics. The spray rig has an electric pump too.

Pros: Only 4' wide, very nimble, steering brakes (which you can't get on a JD). Different lock.
Cons: Could use an intermediate speed range.

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5.00 star(s)
James 511

FORD1220 Ford
Amazing Little Tractor
Model Year: 1991

I was looking for a 25hp compact to replace my MF 135 farm tractor when I stumbled on this little guy at an estate sale & jumped on it due to low hours and pristine condition. With only 14 horses at the PTO I was concerned, but I should not have been. With 4x4 HST I could work circles around the MF with the specific chores I tasked it with. Only twice did I need to take it out of service when a front bearing failed and the injectors needed service. I give the dealer(s) a low score because they could not provide me with AG wheels for less then half what I paid for the tractor.

Pros: Reliable and capable beyond it's size.
Cons: Cannot get AG wheels. No cup holder.

4.00 star(s)
Johnnybrenda

FORD1220 Ford
Ford 1220
Model Year: 1996

Tractor has bucket, belly mower, 5 foot tiller and blade. I really don't know how I would survive without this tractor. It is by far something you wouldn't want for a farm but for a home owner with a few acres it is great.

Pros: Power for a small unit.
Cons: Taking bucket on and off could be easier.

5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

FORD1220 Ford
Always Starts
Model Year: 1994

I've had this little blue tractor for 18 years. It digs with plenty of power from the hoe and the loader. It's my wheelbarrow and trencher. I have run water lines and underground electric. The hoe gets me below the frost line here in Pennsylvania. All of my neighbors ask to borrow it now and then. It is a tough, well-built unit. If your looking for a terrific tractor look no further.

Pros: Everything
Cons: None

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