Compare/Ford 1600 vs Ford 1700

Ford 1600 vs Ford 1700

Verdict: Ford 1600 vs Ford 1700

The Ford 1600 and the Ford 1700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1700 leads on rated power with 25 hp against 23 hp. Ford 1600 is the lighter machine (2,288 kg vs 2,444 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 1700 is the newer design (1979 vs 1976). In short: choose the Ford 1700 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1600 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

25 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

Gear 1M used for pull test.Reference

With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

13.5 kWReference

14.0 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 100 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

Compression

21:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Idle RPM

750-2700Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

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2WD Oil capacity

5.0 LReference

4WD Oil capacity

4.0 LReference

4.5 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

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Power at rated engine speed

17.2 kWReference

17.3 kWReference

Max power

13.5 kWReference

14.0 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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18.6 kWReference

Engine

—

17.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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14.2 kWReference

Power

—

17.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

—

18.6 kWReference

Firing order

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2-1Reference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

215.9mm dry discReference

electricReference

Oil capacity

20.1 LReference

21.8 LReference

Oil type

[30oC]Reference

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32oF [0oC]↓

: SAE 80Reference

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32o↔86oF [0o↔30oC]

: SAE 90Reference

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86oF [30oC]↑

: SAE 140Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

17.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

17.2 kWReference

17.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

9.8 LReference

22.0 LReference

Type

gearReference

Capacity

9.8 LReference

22.0 LReference

Pressure

98.0 barReference

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Total flow

15.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

771 kgReference

1729 kgReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1955Reference

540@2452Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

14.7 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Capacities

Fuel

22.0 LReference

Max capacity

1746 kgReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

159 cmReference

152 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

168 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

2288 to 2690 poundsReference

2444 to 2633 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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2WD Lawn/turf front

20x8.00-10Reference

20x8-10Reference

2WD Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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2WD Length

254 cmReference

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4WD Length

259 cmReference

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Height (hood)

138 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

179 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

35 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

109 to 152 cmReference

110 to 146 cmReference

4WD Front tread

114/132 cmReference

113 cmReference

Rear tread

121 to 152 cmReference

109 to 149 cmReference

2WD Shipping

1037 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

1128 kgReference

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2WD Operating

1220 kgReference

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Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

4WD Ag front

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6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

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6.00-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Length

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280 cmReference

Width

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138 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1108 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1194 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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32 cmReference

Ford 1600 attachments

1600 Serial Number Location

1600 Serial Numbers

1976

U103361Reference

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1977

U105013Reference

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1978

U108849Reference

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1979

U113129Reference

U700001Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

10Reference

35Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

70Reference

72Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

6.1 l/hourReference

6.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

1194 kgReference

1270 kgReference

Ford 1700 attachments

1700 Serial Numbers

1980

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U704803Reference

1981

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U709687Reference

1982

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U712953Reference

1983

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U715471Reference

Location:

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Transmission housing, left sideReference

Ford 757 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 758 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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248 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

Digging depth

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248 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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243 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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357 cmReference

Loading height

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216 cmReference

Bucket force

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1451 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1034 kgReference

Ford 758 Backhoe

8-Foot flat digging depth

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167 cmReference

Ford 1700 Height

ROPS

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217 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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194 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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191 cmReference

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.