Compare/Ford 1710 vs Ford 1720

Ford 1710 vs Ford 1720

Verdict: Ford 1710 vs Ford 1720

The Ford 1710 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 is the lighter machine (2,425 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 1983). In short: choose the Ford 1720 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1710 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

11.2-24Reference

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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2WD Steering

manualReference

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Variants

1710 Offset

cultivating tractorReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

19.4 kWReference

19.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

15.3 kWReference

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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

6.8 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

18.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

4.0 LReference

5.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

17.7 kWReference

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Max power

15.3 kWReference

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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

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

216mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

17.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

18.0 LReference

26.9 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Capacity

18.0 LReference

26.9 LReference

Pressure

146.9 barReference

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Total flow

29.5 lpmReference

40.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

714 kgReference

790 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2420Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

16.7 kWReference

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Pump flow

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29.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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10.6 lpmReference

Control

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draft controlReference

Dimensions

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

powerReference

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Wheelbase

160 cmReference

165 cmReference

Weight

2425 to 2690 poundsReference

2491 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

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6x16Reference

Length

298 cmReference

307 cmReference

Width

138 cmReference

140 cmReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

29 cmReference

2WD Front tread

110 to 146 cmReference

4WD Front tread

115 cmReference

116 cmReference

Rear tread

109 to 149 cmReference

2WD

1120 kgReference

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4WD

1220 kgReference

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Operating

1099 kgReference

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Ballasted

1592 kgReference

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2WD Steering wheel

145 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

147 cmReference

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Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14Reference

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

Capacities

Fuel

29.1 LReference

32.2 LReference

Ford 1710 attachments

1710 Serial Number Location

1710 Serial Numbers

1983

UL00001Reference

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1984

UL03489Reference

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1985

UL07985Reference

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1986

UL13798Reference

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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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Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

182 cmReference

Ford 757A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 758A BackhoeReference

Ford 757B BackhoeReference

Bucket width

40 cmReference

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Digging depth

243 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

238 cmReference

215 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

142 cmReference

165 cmReference

Reach from pivot

356 cmReference

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Loading height

212 cmReference

184 cmReference

Dipperstick force

329 kgReference

426 kgReference

Ford 758A Backhoe

Ford 1710 Height

ROPS

215 cmReference

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2WD Exhaust

186 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

189 cmReference

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Test results

Max pull

1215 kgReference

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Speeds

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

72" Mower deck

Ford 757B Backhoe

Transport height

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180 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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873 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.