Ford 20

Coolant capacity & service interval

Ford 20 uses coolant with a capacity range of 3,5 to 8 liters. Service intervals require a check every 10 hours. The data covers 7 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
1120 (1988-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,5 liter
  • Check 10 hours
1220 (1988-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,5 liter
  • Check 10 hours
1320 (1988-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Check 10 hours
1520 (1988-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Check 10 hours
1720 (1988-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,6 liter
  • Check 10 hours
1920 (1988-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,6 liter
  • Check 10 hours
2120 (1988-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 10 hours

Additional Notes

  • The Ford 20 Series tractors span seven model variants from the 1120 through the 2120, all produced from 1988-1996, with cooling system capacities that scale upward alongside engine displacement and power output.
  • The 1120 and 1220 share an identical cooling system capacity of 3.5 liters, reflecting the closely matched engine sizes in the two smallest models of the series.
  • The 1320 and 1520 both carry a 4-liter cooling system capacity, a modest increase over the smaller pair that corresponds to the step up in engine size between these mid-range variants.
  • The 1720 and 1920 share a 5.6-liter cooling system capacity, representing a significant jump from the 4-liter figure of the 1320 and 1520, consistent with the larger engines fitted to these higher-output models.
  • The 2120 holds the largest cooling system capacity in the series at 8 liters, nearly double the 4-liter figure of the 1320 and 1520, which reflects the substantially greater thermal load generated by the biggest engine in the lineup.
  • A 10-hour coolant check interval applies uniformly across all seven variants under normal use conditions. In tractor applications, a 10-hour interval corresponds roughly to daily checks during regular working periods, keeping coolant level monitoring tightly integrated into routine operation.
  • All capacity figures listed represent cooling system fills rather than engine-block-only volumes, meaning the stated liters account for the radiator, hoses, and associated passages as a complete circuit.

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