Ford
1700
Horsepower
23hp
Production
1979–1982
Category
farm
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $7,353 (1982) |
|---|---|
| Engine | Shibaura 1.3L 2-cyl diesel |
| Tractor Type | compact utility |
| Series | Hundred Compact Series |
| Manufacture Location | Japan |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two- or four-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | differential mechanical drum |
| Rops Type | two-post |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 5.8 gal (22 L) |
PTO & Hitch
| Rear Hitch Type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 3,813 lbs (1,729 kg) |
Fuel Capacity
| Fuel Capacity Rops | 5.8 gal (22 L) |
|---|
Other
| Distributor | Ford |
|---|---|
| Steering Optional | power |
Engine
| Engine | Shibaura LE892 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 77.6 ci (1.3 L) |
| Bore | 3.54 in (90 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 3.54x3.94 in (90 x 100 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.94 in (100 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 21 |
| Power Gross | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Power | 23.9 hp (17.8 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity 2WD | 5.3 qts (5 L) |
| Oil Capacity 4WD | 4.8 qts (4.5 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 5.6 qts (5.3 L) |
| Firing Order | 2-1 |
| Rated | 2,500 RPM |
| Pre Heating | glow plugs |
Dimensions
| Length | 110.6 in (280 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 54.7 in (138 cm) |
| Height | 56 in (142 cm) |
| Height Rops | 85.5 in (217 cm) |
| Height Exhaust | 76.6 in (194 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 60.2 in (152 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 14.4 in (36 cm) |
| Front Tread | 43.5 in (110 cm) |
| Front Tread Range | 43.5 to 57.5 inches 110 to 146 cm |
| Rear Tread | 43.3 in (109 cm) |
| Rear Tread Range | 43.3 to 58.7 inches 109 to 149 cm |
| Weight | 2,444 lbs (1,108 kg) |
| Tires Ag Front | 5.00-15 |
| Tires Ag Rear | 11.2-24 |
| Tires Lawn Front | 20x8-10 |
| Tires Lawn Rear | 13.6-16 |
Option 1
| Width | 54.7 in (138 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 56 in (142 cm) |
| Length | 110.6 in (280 cm) |
| Drive Type | 2wd |
| Model Name | Ford 1700 |
| Weight | 2,444 lbs (1,108 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 60.2 in (152 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 43.3 in (109 cm) |
| Tires Ag Rear | 11.2-24 |
| Front Tread | 43.5 in (110 cm) |
| Height Rops | 85.5 in (217 cm) |
| Tires Ag Front | 5.00-15 |
| Tires Lawn Rear | 13.6-16 |
| Rear Tread Range | 43.3 to 58.7 inches 109 to 149 cm |
| Tires Lawn Front | 20x8-10 |
| Front Tread Range | 43.5 to 57.5 inches 110 to 146 cm |
| Height Exhaust | 76.6 in (194 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 14.4 in (36 cm) |
Option 2
| Width | 54.7 in (138 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 56 in (142 cm) |
| Length | 110.6 in (280 cm) |
| Drive Type | 4wd |
| Model Name | Ford 1700 |
| Weight | 2,633 lbs (1,194 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 59.3 in (150 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 43.3 in (109 cm) |
| Tires Ag Rear | 11.2-24 |
| Front Tread | 44.5 in (113 cm) |
| Height Rops | 85.5 in (217 cm) |
| Tires Ag Front | 6.00x16 |
| Tires Lawn Rear | 13.6-16 |
| Rear Tread Range | 43.3 to 58.7 inches 109 to 149 cm |
| Tires Lawn Front | 6.00-16 |
| Height Exhaust | 75.4 in (191 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 12.6 in (32 cm) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
|---|---|
| Gear Ranges | Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges |
| Oil Capacity | 23 qts (21.8 L) |
Available Attachments
60" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerFord 770 loaderFord 770A loaderFord 770B loaderBackhoe
| Mower Deck | 60 in (152 cm) |
|---|---|
| Mower Deck Type | mid-mount |
| Mower Deck Brand | Ford |
| Cutting Width | 60 in (152 cm) |
Option 1
| Mower Deck | 60 in (152 cm) |
|---|---|
| Mower Deck Type | mid-mount |
| Mower Deck Brand | Ford |
| Cutting Width | 60 in (152 cm) |
Option 2
| Reach | 106 in (269 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Ford 757 Backhoe |
| Digging Depth | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Loading Height | 75 in (190 cm) |
| Backhoe Bucket Force | 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) |
| Backhoe Bucket Width | 8 in (20 cm) |
| Backhoe Dipperstick Force | 1,560 lbs (707 kg) |
| Backhoe Transport Height | 80 in (203 cm) |
| Two Foot Flat Digging Depth | 72 in (182 cm) |
Option 3
| Reach | 140.6 in (357 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Ford 758 Backhoe |
| Digging Depth | 98 in (248 cm) |
| Loading Height | 85.2 in (216 cm) |
| Backhoe Bucket Force | 3,200 lbs (1,451 kg) |
| Backhoe Bucket Width | 8 in (20 cm) |
| Backhoe Dipperstick Force | 2,280 lbs (1,034 kg) |
| Backhoe Transport Height | 98 in (248 cm) |
| Two Foot Flat Digging Depth | 96 in (243 cm) |
| Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth | 66 in (167 cm) |
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.
Test Results
| Test Reference | Nebraska Tractor Test 1325 |
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| Test Number | 1325 |
| Test Date | September 24 - 28, 1979 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| PTO Rated Power | 23.26 hp (17.3 kW) |
| Fuel Use PTO Rated | 0 gal/hr (0 L/hr) |
| Drawbar Max Power | 18.82 hp (14 kW) |
| Drawbar Max Pull | 2,801 lbs (1,270 kg) |
| Fuel Use Drawbar Max | 1.7 gal/hr (6.4 L/hr) |
| Test Link | Nebraska Tractor Test 1325 file |
| Pull Test Gear | 2-3 |
| Power Test Gear | 3-2 |
| Transmission Type | 12-speed |
| Power At Rated PTO Speed | 23.02 hp (17.2 kW) |
| Fuel Use Rated Engine | 1.8 gal/hr (6.8 L/hr) |