Home > Under 25 HP Tractors > Ford > 1210 << Back to List of Products





Ford 1210

Discontinued Model


Description

There is no description for this item in our database. You may add one here.


Photos
Displaying 1-8 of 10 photos
Reviews


Ford 1210 Reviews



Overall Rating:
rating
Build Quality
rating
4.7
Features
rating
4.2
Performance
rating
4.3
Value
rating
4.5
Reliability
rating
4.9
(4.5 stars, 10 reviews)
View All Ford 1210 Reviews


Specifications

Weight 1

Wheelbase 55.1 (139 cm)

View all Ford 1210 specifications


Reviews Posted
Sort by
Displaying 1 - 10 of 10 items
Ford 1210 4x4
rating
2.3
Posted 08/09/2014
by RJ
Model year: 1986 Date Purchased: 2014-08-09 Number of Hours: ?

"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. "

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Power to weight ratio. Cons: Apply power to the ground. FEL use. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA AR I also considered buying: John Deere 3720, LS Tractor R3039H, LS Tractor R4041H
REVIEWER'S PHOTOS

Small Tractor Great Features!
rating
3.8
Posted 02/01/2014
by V. Guerrini
Model year: 1986 Date Purchased: 2013-10-05 Number of Hours: 986

"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!"

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Ease of operation, capability with add on equipment. Cons: Parts if I need them. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA IN I also considered buying: Bobcat 722, Kubota B1410
REVIEWER'S PHOTOS

A Real Workhorse for the Money...
rating
4.2
Posted 11/16/2013
by M Johnson
Model year: 0 Date Purchased: 2013-03-12 Number of Hours:

"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?"

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Cost, design, flexibility, Class 1 3-pt. hitch. Cons: None yet. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA KY I also considered buying:
REVIEWER'S PHOTOS

Why Buy New?
rating
4.2
Posted 07/24/2013
by Bill8333
Model year: 0 Date Purchased: 2010-10-10 Number of Hours: 345

"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."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Perfect size. Cons: None so far. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA NV I also considered buying:
REVIEWER'S PHOTOS

Ford 1210 Owned 20+ Years
rating
4.7
Posted 11/02/2012
by Willard Gaby
Model year: 1986 Date Purchased: 1990-05-25 Number of Hours: 1

"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. "

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Many. Cons: Hard to find parts. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA TN I also considered buying:
REVIEWER'S PHOTOS

Ford 1210 Sub-Compact Tractor
rating
3.7
Posted 03/01/2012
by FWR
Model year: 1986 Date Purchased: 2010-09-09 Number of Hours: 0

"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."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Size - power - flexibility - fuel consumption. Cons: A little light, maybe next size would be better. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA NY I also considered buying:
REVIEWER'S PHOTOS

Ford 1210 4x4
rating
4.3
Posted 11/03/2011
by Stephan
Model year: 1986 Date Purchased: 2011-06-15 Number of Hours: 620

"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."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: CND OT I also considered buying:
REVIEWER'S PHOTOS

Ford 1210 4x4
rating
5.0
Posted 08/15/2011
by Ottawa King
Model year: 1986 Date Purchased: 2011-07-15 Number of Hours: 625

"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."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Simple, well built, easy to maintain. Cons: None yet. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: CND OT I also considered buying:
REVIEWER'S PHOTOS

Everything is good BUT the ground
rating
5.0
Posted 03/16/2010
by Tom Bergstrand
Model year: 1985 Date Purchased: 2006-06-04 Number of Hours: 63

"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 ."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Starts and runs EVERY time . Cons: None that I can think of . Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA AZ I also considered buying:
REVIEWER'S PHOTOS

Fit for Duty
rating
4.3
Posted 03/16/2010
by Rudy Pavlick
Model year: 1988 Date Purchased: 1989-11-30 Number of Hours: 1300

"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. "

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Compact, well built, reliable Cons: Didn't find any yet. Type of User: Homeowner 10-50 Acres Location: USA PA I also considered buying: Kubota B2100, John Deere 2320
REVIEWER'S PHOTOS

© 2020 TractorByNet.com. TractorByNet is a registered trademark of IMC Digital Universe, Inc. Other trademarks on this page are the property of their respective owners.