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Ford 120 Garden Tractor

The Ford 120 garden tractor was manufactured by Jacobsen built from 1967 to 1971. The Ford 120 is powered by Kohler K301 four-stroke single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 12.0 hp (8.9 kilowatt) at 3600 rev/min.

The Ford 120 garden tractor fitted with two transmission options: belt-driven gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears, and belt-driven hydrostatic transmission. Max. travel speed (forward and reverse): 7.2 mph (11.5 kph) / 3.2 mph (5.1 kph).

The engine has a Kohler adjustable main jet or Walbro fixed main jet carburetors, splash lubrication, and forced-air cooling system. The Ford 120 fitted with 16x5.50-8 front tires and 20x8.50-12 rear tires. The wheelbase is 43" (1090 mm). The tractor is compatible with 36", 42" or 48" mid-mount mower decks with manual lift, 42" front blade, and 36" front-mount single-stage snow blower.

Engine
Engine Model Kohler K301
Engine Type 4-stroke air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders Single
Displacement, cu in (L) 29.1 (0.476)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.38 (86.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 3.25 (83.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) 12.0 (8.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3600
Compression 6.0:1
Fuel System Carburetor
Carburetor Model Kohler/Walbro
Carburetor Type Fixed main jet or adjustable main jet
Lubrication System Splash type
Cooling System Forced-air
Ignition System Battery
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) 0.008-0.010 (0.20-0.25)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) 0.017-0.019 (0.43-0.48)
Spark Plug Type Champion RH10
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) 0.026 (0.65)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 1.3 (4.8)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 2.5 (2.4)

Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12
Charging System Generator
Starter Type Electric
Number of Batteries 1
Battery Voltage, Volts 12
Electric Ground Negative

Power Take-Off
Front PTO Operational Type Independent
Front PTO Clutch Electric
Front PTO Speed, rpm 3600

Standard Transmission
Transmission Type Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type 4F/1R
Number of Forward Gears 4
Number of Reverse Gears 1
Clutch Type Dry disc
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 7.2 (11.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 3.2 (5.1)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Type Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 7.0 (11.3)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 3.0 (4.8)

Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration Front steer
Steering System Manual
Brakes Type Band
Front Tire Size 16x5.50-8
Rear Tire Size 23x8.50-12

Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) 43 (1090)
Length, in (mm) 61 (1540)
Height, in (mm) 39 (990)
Overall Width, in (mm) 34 (860)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) 6.5 (165)
Weight (Gear Transmission), lb (kg) 725 (327)
Weight (Hydro Transmission), lb (kg) 776 (352)

36" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) 36 (910)
Lift System Manual

42-in Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) 42 (1060)
Lift System Manual

48" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 48 (1210)
Lift System Manual

36" Snowblower
Snowblower Type Front-mount, single-stage
Clearing Width, in (mm) 36 (910)
Lift System Manual

Front Blade
Blade Type Front-mount
Width, in (mm) 42 (1060)
Lift System Manual
Angle Manual

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