Compare/Ford 1700 vs Ford 1715

Ford 1700 vs Ford 1715

Verdict: Ford 1700 vs Ford 1715

The Ford 1700 and the Ford 1715 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1715 leads on rated power with 27 hp against 25 hp. Ford 1715 is the lighter machine (1,929 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 1715 is the newer design (1992 vs 1979). In short: choose the Ford 1715 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

25 hp

27 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference

Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Hydro Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

18.6 kWReference

20.4 kWReference

Engine

17.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

14.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

14.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 100 mmReference

84 x 80 mmReference

Power

17.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

18.6 kWReference

20.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

21:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Firing order

2-1Reference

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Starter volts

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

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Power at rated engine speed

17.3 kWReference

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Max power

14.0 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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26.5 LReference

Engine (net)

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19.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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19.4 kWReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Oil capacity

21.8 LReference

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Gear Steering

—

manualReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.3 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

17.3 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

22.0 LReference

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Type

gearReference

Capacity

22.0 LReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1729 kgReference

872 kgReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2452Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Power at rated PTO speed

17.2 kWReference

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Pump flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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11.0 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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742 kgReference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

22.0 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

152 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

150 cmReference

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Weight

2444 to 2633 poundsReference

1929 to 2116 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

4.00x15Reference

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

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4WD Lawn/turf front

6.00-16Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Length

280 cmReference

285 cmReference

Width

138 cmReference

130 cmReference

2WD Weight

1108 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1194 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

36 cmReference

29 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

32 cmReference

28 cmReference

2WD Front tread

110 to 146 cmReference

102 to 107 cmReference

4WD Front tread

113 cmReference

107 cmReference

Rear tread

109 to 149 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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160 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5x24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00x15. Rear: 9.5x24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6x14. Rear: 9.5x24Reference

Height (ROPS)

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214 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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874 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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959 kgReference

2WD Rear tread

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107 to 122 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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104 to 119 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

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Location:

Transmission housing, left sideReference

Transmission, left sideReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

35Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

72Reference

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Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Ford 757 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 758 BackhoeReference

Ford 757B BackhoeReference

Transport height

248 cmReference

180 cmReference

Bucket width

40 cmReference

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Digging depth

248 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

243 cmReference

215 cmReference

Reach from pivot

357 cmReference

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Loading height

216 cmReference

184 cmReference

Bucket force

1451 kgReference

873 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1034 kgReference

426 kgReference

Ford 758 Backhoe

8-Foot flat digging depth

167 cmReference

165 cmReference

Ford 1700 Height

ROPS

217 cmReference

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2WD Exhaust

194 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

191 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

6.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1270 kgReference

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Speeds

Ford 1715 attachments

1715 Serial Numbers

1992

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UK20001Reference

1993

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UK20307Reference

1994

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UK22179Reference

1995

—

UK25017Reference

1996

—

UK27586Reference

1997

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UK29295Reference

Ford 757B Backhoe

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

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.