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Ford 1700 vs Ford 1710
Verdict: Ford 1700 vs Ford 1710
The Ford 1700 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 25 hp. Ford 1710 is the lighter machine (2,425 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 1710 is the newer design (1983 vs 1979). In short: choose the Ford 1710 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1700 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
26 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
FordReference
Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
ShibauraReference
With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference
11.2-24Reference
Steering
powerReference
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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)
18.6 kWReference
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Engine
17.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
14.2 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
14.0 kWReference
15.3 kWReference
Displacement
1.3 LReference
1.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 100 mmReference
84 x 84 mmReference
Power
17.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dryReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
glow plugsReference
Compression
21:1Reference
23:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2700Reference
Firing order
2-1Reference
1-2-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
2WD Oil capacity
5.0 LReference
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4WD Oil capacity
4.5 LReference
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Coolant capacity
5.3 LReference
4.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
17.3 kWReference
17.7 kWReference
Max power
14.0 kWReference
15.3 kWReference
Engine (net)
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19.4 kWReference
Power (net)
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19.4 kWReference
Idle RPM
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750-2875Reference
Torque
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75.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity
21.8 LReference
18.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
17.3 kWReference
17.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
17.3 kWReference
17.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
22.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Type
gearReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
22.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1729 kgReference
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Rear PTO
transmissionReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2452Reference
540@2420Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
216mm dry discReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Power at rated PTO speed
17.2 kWReference
16.7 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
Capacities
Fuel
22.0 LReference
29.1 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
152 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
150 cmReference
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Weight
2444 to 2633 poundsReference
2425 to 2690 poundsReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
11.2-24Reference
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2WD Ag front
5.00-15Reference
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4WD Ag front
6.00x16Reference
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Ag rear
11.2-24Reference
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2WD Lawn/turf front
20x8-10Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
4WD Lawn/turf front
6.00-16Reference
27x8.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.6-16Reference
13.6x16Reference
Length
280 cmReference
298 cmReference
Width
138 cmReference
138 cmReference
2WD Weight
1108 kgReference
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4WD Weight
1194 kgReference
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2WD Ground clearance
36 cmReference
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4WD Ground clearance
32 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
110 to 146 cmReference
110 to 146 cmReference
4WD Front tread
113 cmReference
115 cmReference
Rear tread
109 to 149 cmReference
109 to 149 cmReference
4WD ((Optional with two-wheel drive.)) Steering
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powerReference
Wheelbase
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160 cmReference
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
Ground clearance
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35 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 1700 attachments
1700 Serial Numbers
1979
U700001Reference
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1980
U704803Reference
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1981
U709687Reference
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1982
U712953Reference
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1983
U715471Reference
UL00001Reference
Location:
Transmission housing, left sideReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
35Reference
35Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
72Reference
72Reference
Charging volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Ford 757 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 758 BackhoeReference
Ford 758A BackhoeReference
Transport height
248 cmReference
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Bucket width
40 cmReference
40 cmReference
Digging depth
248 cmReference
243 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
243 cmReference
238 cmReference
Reach from pivot
357 cmReference
356 cmReference
Loading height
216 cmReference
212 cmReference
Bucket force
1451 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
1034 kgReference
329 kgReference
Ford 758 Backhoe
8-Foot flat digging depth
167 cmReference
142 cmReference
Ford 1700 Height
ROPS
217 cmReference
215 cmReference
2WD Exhaust
194 cmReference
186 cmReference
4WD Exhaust
191 cmReference
189 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
6.4 l/hourReference
6.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
1270 kgReference
1215 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
1710 Offset
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cultivating tractorReference
Ford 1710 attachments
1710 Serial Number Location
1710 Serial Numbers
1984
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UL03489Reference
1985
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UL07985Reference
1986
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UL13798Reference
Ford 757A Backhoe
Ford 758A Backhoe
Ford 1710 Height
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.