Compare/Ford 1720 vs Ford 1900

Ford 1720 vs Ford 1900

Verdict: Ford 1720 vs Ford 1900

The Ford 1720 and the Ford 1900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1900 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 28 hp. Ford 1720 is the lighter machine (2,491 kg vs 2,689 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 1979). In short: choose the Ford 1900 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1720 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

28 hp

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

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

With 12.4-24 rear tires.Reference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

20.7 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

19.8 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

85 x 84 mmReference

Power (net)

19.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

20.7 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Compression

22.5:1Reference

21:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2800Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.6 LReference

6.8 LReference

Engine

—

21.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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16.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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16.5 kWReference

Power

—

21.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Oil capacity

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24.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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20.0 kWReference

Max power

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16.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.5 kWReference

20.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

26.9 LReference

24.2 LReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

gearReference

Capacity

26.9 LReference

24.2 LReference

Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

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Total flow

40.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

10.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

790 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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20.0 kWReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1729 kgReference

Engine RPM

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2540@2452Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

—

electricReference

Front PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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19.1 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

32.2 LReference

29.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

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Weight

2491 to 2690 poundsReference

2689 to 2922 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6x16Reference

13.6-16Reference

Length

307 cmReference

301 cmReference

Width

140 cmReference

146 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

218 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

1129 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

1220 kgReference

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Ground clearance

29 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

110 to 146 cmReference

4WD Front tread

116 cmReference

113 cmReference

Rear tread

109 to 149 cmReference

116 to 154 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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160 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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163 cmReference

Rear tire

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12.4x24Reference

2WD Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

4WD Ag front

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6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4x24Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front

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20x8-10Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

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6.00-16Reference

2WD Weight

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1219 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1325 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Ford 1720 attachments

1720 Serial Numbers

1987

UL21001Reference

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1988

UL22701Reference

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1989

UL26556Reference

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1990

UL28601Reference

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1991

UL30784Reference

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1992

UL32230Reference

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1993

UL33920Reference

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1994

UL35013Reference

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1995

UL36435Reference

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1996

UL37607Reference

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1997

UL38466Reference

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1998

UL40069Reference

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1999

UL41414Reference

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2000

UL42699Reference

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Location:

Transmission housing, left sideReference

Transmission housing on left sideReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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35Reference

Battery AH

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92Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

152 cmReference

Ford 757B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 757B BackhoeReference

Ford 758 BackhoeReference

Transport height

180 cmReference

248 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

215 cmReference

243 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

165 cmReference

167 cmReference

Loading height

184 cmReference

216 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Bucket force

873 kgReference

1451 kgReference

Dipperstick force

426 kgReference

1034 kgReference

Ford 1900 attachments

1900 Serial Numbers

1979

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U900001Reference

1980

—

U903187Reference

1981

—

U905826Reference

1982

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U908557Reference

1983

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U911488Reference

60" Mower deck

Ford 757 Backhoe

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

Digging depth

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248 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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357 cmReference

Ford 758 Backhoe

Ford 1900 Height

ROPS

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219 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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195 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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196 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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7.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1344 kgReference

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.