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Tractor · 1987Unverified

Ford 1720

Name: Ford 1720
Brand: Ford

Ford 1720 — Twenty Compact Series · 28 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 1720 is a tractor with an engine rating of approximately 28 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power. Manufactured from 1987 to 1995, this model features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and four-wheel drive with a 12-speed gearbox. The operating weight of the Ford 1720 ranges from 2491 to 2690 pounds. It is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

28 hp

Weight

2491 to 2690 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

105 rows

Recorded power

28 hp

Recorded weight

1129 kg

Transmissions

12-speed gear

Production years

1987-1995

Verified variants

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Overview

DistributorFordReference

ManufacturerShibauraReference

Compact Utility tractorReference

Built in JapanReference

Original price was $14,000 in 2000Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Wet disc brakesReference

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Engine

Shibaura 1.5L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)20.7 kWReference

Engine (net)19.8 kWReference

Shibaura N843Reference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke84 x 90 mmReference

Power (net)19.8 kWReference

Power (gross)20.7 kWReference

Compression22.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2500Reference

Firing order1-2-3Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity5.6 LReference

Transmission

12-speed gearReference

12-speed mechanical shuttleReference

TypegearReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges.Reference

Typemechanical shuttleReference

Gears12 forward and reverseReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)17.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system26.9 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity26.9 LReference

Pump flow29.5 lpmReference

Total flow40.1 lpmReference

Steering flow10.6 lpmReference

Rear TypeIReference

Controldraft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)790 kgReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Capacities

Fuel32.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase165 cmReference

Weight2491 to 2690 poundsReference

Front tire5.00-15Reference

2WD Rear tire11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear13.6x16Reference

Length307 cmReference

Width140 cmReference

Height (ROPS)218 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight1129 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight1220 kgReference

Ground clearance29 cmReference

2WD Front tread110 to 146 cmReference

4WD Front tread116 cmReference

Rear tread109 to 149 cmReference

Ford 1720 attachments

72" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

bladeReference

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

1720 Serial Numbers

Location:Transmission housing, left sideReference

1987UL21001Reference

1988UL22701Reference

1989UL26556Reference

1990UL28601Reference

1991UL30784Reference

1992UL32230Reference

1993UL33920Reference

1994UL35013Reference

1995UL36435Reference

1996UL37607Reference

1997UL38466Reference

1998UL40069Reference

1999UL41414Reference

2000UL42699Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

72" mid-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

BladeReference

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

72" Mower deck

Typemid-mount Ford 914Reference

Type3-bladeReference

Cutting width182 cmReference

Ford 757B Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 757B BackhoeReference

Transport height180 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth215 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth165 cmReference

Loading height184 cmReference

Bucket Rotation180°Reference

Bucket force873 kgReference

Dipperstick force426 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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