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Ford 1520 vs Ford 1710
Verdict: Ford 1520 vs Ford 1710
The Ford 1520 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 1520 is the lighter machine (2,156 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 1520 is the newer design (1987 vs 1983). In short: choose the Ford 1710 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1520 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
26 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
FordReference
Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
ShibauraReference
Three gears and reverse with low, medium, and high range.Reference
11.2-24Reference
Final drives
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spur gearReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
2WD Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
17.2 kWReference
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Engine (net)
16.4 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Displacement
1.3 LReference
1.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 80 mmReference
84 x 84 mmReference
Power (net)
16.4 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Power (gross)
17.2 kWReference
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Compression
23:1Reference
23:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2700Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
1-2-3Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
4.0 LReference
4.0 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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15.3 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
Power at rated engine speed
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17.7 kWReference
Max power
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15.3 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity
22.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Clutch
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216mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gear PTO (claimed)
14.5 kWReference
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Hydro PTO (claimed)
13.8 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
22.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
22.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Pressure
147.1 barReference
146.9 barReference
Valves
1Reference
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Pump flow
24.2 lpmReference
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Total flow
34.8 lpmReference
29.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
10.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
draft controlReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
877 kgReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
742 kgReference
714 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO
optionalReference
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Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
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PTO (claimed)
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17.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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17.8 kWReference
Engine RPM
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540@2420Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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16.7 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
26.9 LReference
29.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
160 cmReference
160 cmReference
Weight
181 kgReference
2425 to 2690 poundsReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
5.00-15Reference
2WD Rear tire
9.5-24Reference
11.2-24Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
25x8.50-14Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
13.6x16Reference
13.6x16Reference
Length
285 cmReference
298 cmReference
Width
122 cmReference
138 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
214 cmReference
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2WD Shipping weight
977 kgReference
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4WD Shipping weight
1033 kgReference
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2WD Ground clearance
29 cmReference
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4WD Ground clearance
28 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
99 to 127 cmReference
110 to 146 cmReference
4WD Front tread
107 cmReference
115 cmReference
2WD Rear tread
96 to 131 cmReference
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4WD Rear tread
112 to 119 cmReference
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4WD ((Optional with two-wheel drive.)) Steering
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powerReference
2WD Lawn/turf front
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23x8.50-12Reference
4WD Lawn/turf front
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27x8.50-15Reference
Ground clearance
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35 cmReference
Rear tread
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109 to 149 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
Ford 1520 attachments
1520 Serial Numbers
1987
UH21001Reference
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1988
UH22102Reference
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1989
UH23801Reference
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1990
UH25507Reference
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1991
UH26935Reference
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1992
UH28254Reference
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1993
UH29228Reference
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1994
UH30030Reference
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1995
UH31125Reference
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1996
UH31815Reference
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Location:
Transmission housing, left sideReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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35Reference
Charging volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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72Reference
Attachment overview
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Drive
shaftReference
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Overall width
177 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Ford 757B Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 757B BackhoeReference
Ford 758A BackhoeReference
Transport height
180 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
215 cmReference
238 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
165 cmReference
142 cmReference
Loading height
184 cmReference
212 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
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Bucket force
873 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
426 kgReference
329 kgReference
Variants
1710 Offset
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cultivating tractorReference
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
Ford 757A Backhoe
Bucket width
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40 cmReference
Digging depth
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243 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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356 cmReference
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.