Compare/Ford 1710 Offset vs Ford 1720

Ford 1710 Offset vs Ford 1720

Verdict: Ford 1710 Offset vs Ford 1720

The Ford 1710 Offset and the Ford 1720 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1720 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 26 hp. Ford 1710 Offset is the lighter machine (1,481 kg vs 2,491 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 1720 is the newer design (1987 vs 1985). In short: choose the Ford 1720 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1710 Offset 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

26 hp

28 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

Four gears (1-4) with three forward (1-3) and one reverse range. Controlled by two shift levers.Reference

Four synchronized gears in four ranges, with mechanical shuttle shifting.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

power assist optionalReference

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Variants

1710

utility tractorReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

19.4 kWReference

19.8 kWReference

Displacement

1.4 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 84 mmReference

84 x 90 mmReference

Power (net)

19.4 kWReference

19.8 kWReference

Fuel use

7.1 l/hourReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

23:1Reference

22.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2500Reference

Idle RPM

750-2875Reference

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Torque

75.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

32.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

4.0 LReference

5.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

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20.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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20.7 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

8.5-inchReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

16.1 LReference

26.9 LReference

Type

creeperReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Capacity

16.1 LReference

26.9 LReference

Pump flow

21.6 lpmReference

29.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

1298 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Total flow

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40.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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10.6 lpmReference

Control

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draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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790 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

29.1 LReference

32.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

187 cmReference

165 cmReference

Weight

1481 kgReference

2491 to 2690 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50x16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2x28Reference

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Ag front

5.50x16Reference

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Ag rear

11.2x36Reference

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Length

325 cmReference

307 cmReference

Height (hood)

150 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

68 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

68 cmReference

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Front tread

114 to 181 cmReference

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Rear tread

113 to 185 cmReference

109 to 149 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: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6x16Reference

Width

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140 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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218 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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1129 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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1220 kgReference

Ground clearance

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29 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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110 to 146 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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116 cmReference

1710 Offset Serial Numbers

1985

N00001Reference

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1986

N00201Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

35Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

72Reference

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Ford 1720 attachments

1720 Serial Numbers

1987

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UL21001Reference

1988

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UL22701Reference

1989

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UL26556Reference

1990

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UL28601Reference

1991

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UL30784Reference

1992

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UL32230Reference

1993

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UL33920Reference

1994

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UL35013Reference

1995

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UL36435Reference

1996

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UL37607Reference

1997

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UL38466Reference

1998

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UL40069Reference

1999

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UL41414Reference

2000

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UL42699Reference

Location:

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Transmission housing, left sideReference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Ford 757B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 757B BackhoeReference

Transport height

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180 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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215 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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165 cmReference

Loading height

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184 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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873 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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426 kgReference

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.