Info please Ford/NewHolland 1220

rockyridgefarm · May 23, 2006

'Funny' story! Thanks for takin the time to post it, I laughed!

rockyridgefarm · May 23, 2006

'Funny' story! Thanks for takin the time to post it, I laughed!

noeclark · May 24, 2006

I had a 4wd 1220 hydro was my wife’s favorite tractor and my first ford she still misses it to this day. It’s a nice little unit had a 7306? loader on it I think rear mower and a small ford tiller. I still like it better then my Father in laws TZ 24 steel is better then plastic I still think. Mine was the change over year so NH sent me new set of Decals for it don’t think I put them all on it I would purchase another one if I could find one in good shape for the right price. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

noeclark · May 24, 2006

I had a 4wd 1220 hydro was my wife’s favorite tractor and my first ford she still misses it to this day. It’s a nice little unit had a 7306? loader on it I think rear mower and a small ford tiller. I still like it better then my Father in laws TZ 24 steel is better then plastic I still think. Mine was the change over year so NH sent me new set of Decals for it don’t think I put them all on it I would purchase another one if I could find one in good shape for the right price. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

AndyH · May 25, 2006

I've been using a 4WD Hydro Ford 1220 for 14 years. Originally used it 50% for landscaping/log pulling/snow clearing, and 50% for mowing. After adding a small NH 756C backhoe several years ago, I discovered the changeover to mowing took far too long, and picked up a Deere garden tractor for mowing tasks.

For a small tractor it's done a remarkable number of good-sized jobs. (Not to say I couldn't use something significantly larger, but that's not in the cards at the moment.) As for the 4WD/2WD issue, I actually don't find that many instances where the 4WD really is necessary. Some of that is probably due to the backhoe's transferring so much weight to the rear end, however.

I believe New Holland eventually added a separate pump for the power steering system, sometime in the mid-90's. That would be an advantage, since I find the steering on mine can become pretty heavy when the loader bucket is completely filled.

Overall, it's been a very reliable machine. The service manager at the local dealership also has a 1220, and I gather his has been trouble-free as well.

Let me know if you have any particular questions.

AndyH

AndyH · May 25, 2006

I've been using a 4WD Hydro Ford 1220 for 14 years. Originally used it 50% for landscaping/log pulling/snow clearing, and 50% for mowing. After adding a small NH 756C backhoe several years ago, I discovered the changeover to mowing took far too long, and picked up a Deere garden tractor for mowing tasks.

For a small tractor it's done a remarkable number of good-sized jobs. (Not to say I couldn't use something significantly larger, but that's not in the cards at the moment.) As for the 4WD/2WD issue, I actually don't find that many instances where the 4WD really is necessary. Some of that is probably due to the backhoe's transferring so much weight to the rear end, however.

I believe New Holland eventually added a separate pump for the power steering system, sometime in the mid-90's. That would be an advantage, since I find the steering on mine can become pretty heavy when the loader bucket is completely filled.

Overall, it's been a very reliable machine. The service manager at the local dealership also has a 1220, and I gather his has been trouble-free as well.

Let me know if you have any particular questions.

AndyH

Soundguy · May 25, 2006

( 'Funny' story! Thanks for takin the time to post it, I laughed )

I was actually almost madat the guy.. he kept asking me to come over and mow his pasture.. then i find out he has a perfectly good tractor, and he just abuse dthe heck out of it.. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

( His lawnmower don't run anymore.. he pays a lawn service /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif.. and the mower is less than 3ys old /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Soundguy

Soundguy · May 25, 2006

( 'Funny' story! Thanks for takin the time to post it, I laughed )

I was actually almost madat the guy.. he kept asking me to come over and mow his pasture.. then i find out he has a perfectly good tractor, and he just abuse dthe heck out of it.. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

( His lawnmower don't run anymore.. he pays a lawn service /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif.. and the mower is less than 3ys old /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Soundguy