Compare/Ford 1600 vs Ford 1710

Ford 1600 vs Ford 1710

Verdict: Ford 1600 vs Ford 1710

The Ford 1600 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 1600 is the lighter machine (2,288 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 1976). In short: choose the Ford 1710 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

26 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

Gear 1M used for pull test.Reference

11.2-24Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

2WD Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

13.5 kWReference

15.3 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 100 mmReference

84 x 84 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

Compression

21:1Reference

23:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2700Reference

Idle RPM

750-2700Reference

750-2875Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

4.0 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

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4WD Oil capacity

4.0 LReference

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Oil change

100 hReference

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Power at rated engine speed

17.2 kWReference

17.7 kWReference

Max power

13.5 kWReference

15.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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19.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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19.4 kWReference

Torque

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75.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

215.9mm dry discReference

216mm dry discReference

Oil capacity

20.1 LReference

18.0 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

17.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

17.2 kWReference

17.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

9.8 LReference

18.0 LReference

Type

gearReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

9.8 LReference

18.0 LReference

Pressure

98.0 barReference

146.9 barReference

Total flow

15.9 lpmReference

29.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

771 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1955Reference

540@2420Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

14.7 kWReference

16.7 kWReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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714 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

22.0 LReference

29.1 LReference

Max capacity

1746 kgReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

159 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

168 cmReference

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Weight

2288 to 2690 poundsReference

2425 to 2690 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Lawn/turf front

20x8.00-10Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

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

115 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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4WD ((Optional with two-wheel drive.)) Steering

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powerReference

Wheelbase

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160 cmReference

4WD Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6x16Reference

Length

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298 cmReference

Width

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138 cmReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

2WD

—

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

—

147 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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

10Reference

35Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

70Reference

72Reference

Charging volts

—

12Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

6.1 l/hourReference

6.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

1194 kgReference

1215 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

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

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.