Tractor · 1979Unverified
Ford 1700
Ford 1700 — Hundred Compact Series · 25 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
25 hp
Max power
14.0 kW
Weight
2444 to 2633 pounds
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Overview
DistributorFordReference
ManufacturerShibauraReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Original price was $7,353 in 1982Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Differential mechanical drum brakesReference
Two-post fixzed ROPS.Reference
Engine
Shibaura 1.3L 2-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)18.6 kWReference
Engine17.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)14.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)14.0 kWReference
Shibaura LE892Reference
dieselReference
2-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke90 x 100 mmReference
Power17.8 kWReference
Power (gross)18.6 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Pre-heatingglow plugsReference
Compression21:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Firing order2-1Reference
Starter volts12Reference
2WD Oil capacity5.0 LReference
4WD Oil capacity4.5 LReference
Coolant capacity5.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed17.3 kWReference
Max power14.0 kWReference
Transmission
12-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity21.8 LReference
Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)17.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)17.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system22.0 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity22.0 LReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear lift (at ends)1729 kgReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2452Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Front PTO TypepulleyReference
Power at rated PTO speed17.2 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel22.0 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase152 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase150 cmReference
Weight2444 to 2633 poundsReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire11.2-24Reference
2WD Ag front5.00-15Reference
4WD Ag front6.00x16Reference
Ag rear11.2-24Reference
2WD Lawn/turf front20x8-10Reference
4WD Lawn/turf front6.00-16Reference
Lawn/turf rear13.6-16Reference
Length280 cmReference
Width138 cmReference
2WD Weight1108 kgReference
4WD Weight1194 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance36 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance32 cmReference
2WD Front tread110 to 146 cmReference
4WD Front tread113 cmReference
Rear tread109 to 149 cmReference
Ford 1700 attachments
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
1700 Serial Numbers
Location:Transmission housing, left sideReference
1979U700001Reference
1980U704803Reference
1981U709687Reference
1982U712953Reference
1983U715471Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps35Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH72Reference
Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
Ford 770 loaderReference
Ford 770A loaderReference
Ford 770B loaderReference
BackhoeReference
Ford listed several mowers for the 1700. Finish mowers were a 60-inch mid-mount and 59 or 72 inch rear. Rough cutting was possible with a 60-inch rotary cutter or a flail mower in 62 or 74 inch widths. Dirt work was possible with 72 and 84 inch blades and a 65-inch Gannon box scraper. Soil work was possible with 48 and 54 inch tillers. The model 725 rear trencher was available, with a cut up to 10 inches wide at three feet deep.Reference
60" Mower deck
Typemid-mount Ford 915Reference
Cutting width152 cmReference
Ford 757 Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord 757 BackhoeReference
Transport height203 cmReference
Bucket width20 cmReference
Bucket width33 cmReference
Bucket width40 cmReference
Digging depth193 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth182 cmReference
Reach from pivot269 cmReference
Loading height190 cmReference
Bucket force1360 kgReference
Dipperstick force707 kgReference
Ford 758 Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord 758 BackhoeReference
Transport height248 cmReference
Bucket width20 cmReference
Bucket width33 cmReference
Bucket width40 cmReference
Digging depth248 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth243 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth167 cmReference
Reach from pivot357 cmReference
Loading height216 cmReference
Bucket force1451 kgReference
Dipperstick force1034 kgReference
Ford 1700 Height
142 cmReference
ROPS217 cmReference
2WD Exhaust194 cmReference
4WD Exhaust191 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 12-speed 2WDSeptember 24 - 28, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1325 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use6.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use0.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use6.4 l/hourReference
Gear 3-2 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1270 kgReference
Gear 2-3 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.