Compare/Ford 1000 vs Ford 1710

Ford 1000 vs Ford 1710

Verdict: Ford 1000 vs Ford 1710

The Ford 1000 and the Ford 1710 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1710 leads on rated power with 26 hp against 23 hp. Ford 1000 is the lighter machine (1,043 kg vs 2,425 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 1710 is the newer design (1983 vs 1973). In short: choose the Ford 1710 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1000 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

26 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

liquid-cooledReference

11.2-24Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

2WD Steering

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manualReference

Variants

S1500

similar Shibaura modelReference

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1710 Offset

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cultivating tractorReference

Engine

18.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 100 mmReference

84 x 84 mmReference

Power

18.6 kWReference

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Compression

21:1Reference

23:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.1 LReference

4.0 LReference

Engine (net)

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19.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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15.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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19.4 kWReference

Fuel use

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6.8 l/hourReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Idle RPM

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750-2875Reference

Torque

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75.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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17.7 kWReference

Max power

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15.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity

19.9 LReference

18.0 LReference

Clutch

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216mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

17.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

7.9 LReference

18.0 LReference

Type

gearReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

7.9 LReference

18.0 LReference

Pump flow

15.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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17.8 kWReference

Pressure

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146.9 barReference

Total flow

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29.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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714 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2420Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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16.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

22.0 LReference

29.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

159 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

1043 kgReference

2425 to 2690 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Ag front

5.00-15Reference

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Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

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Length

256 cmReference

298 cmReference

Height (hood)

138 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1043 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

109 to 152 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 152 cmReference

109 to 149 cmReference

4WD ((Optional with two-wheel drive.)) Steering

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powerReference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front

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23x8.50-12Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6x16Reference

Width

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138 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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110 to 146 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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115 cmReference

2WD

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1120 kgReference

4WD

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1220 kgReference

Operating

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1099 kgReference

Ballasted

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1592 kgReference

2WD Steering wheel

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145 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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147 cmReference

1000 Serial Numbers

1973

U100001Reference

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1974

U100821Reference

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1975

U102021Reference

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1976

U102771Reference

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1978

U108449Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the left side of the clutch housing.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

10Reference

35Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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72Reference

Ford 1710 attachments

1710 Serial Number Location

1710 Serial Numbers

1983

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UL00001Reference

1984

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UL03489Reference

1985

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UL07985Reference

1986

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UL13798Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Ford 757A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 758A BackhoeReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

Digging depth

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243 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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238 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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142 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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356 cmReference

Loading height

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212 cmReference

Dipperstick force

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329 kgReference

Ford 758A Backhoe

Ford 1710 Height

ROPS

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215 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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186 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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189 cmReference

Test results

Max pull

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1215 kgReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.