Ford

1700

Horsepower
23hp
Production
1979–1982
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$7,353 (1982)
EngineShibaura 1.3L 2-cyl diesel
Tractor Typecompact utility
SeriesHundred Compact Series
Manufacture LocationJapan

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo- or four-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Brakesdifferential mechanical drum
Rops Typetwo-post

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic System Capacity5.8 gal (22 L)

PTO & Hitch

Rear Hitch TypeI
Rear Lift3,813 lbs (1,729 kg)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops5.8 gal (22 L)

Other

DistributorFord
Steering Optionalpower

Engine

EngineShibaura LE892
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders2-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement77.6 ci (1.3 L)
Bore3.54 in (90 mm)
Bore Stroke3.54x3.94 in (90 x 100 mm)
Stroke3.94 in (100 mm)
Compression Ratio21
Power Gross25 hp (18.6 kW)
Power23.9 hp (17.8 kW)
Air Cleaneroil bath
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity 2WD5.3 qts (5 L)
Oil Capacity 4WD4.8 qts (4.5 L)
Coolant Capacity5.6 qts (5.3 L)
Firing Order2-1
Rated2,500 RPM
Pre Heatingglow plugs

Dimensions

Length110.6 in (280 cm)
Width54.7 in (138 cm)
Height56 in (142 cm)
Height Rops85.5 in (217 cm)
Height Exhaust76.6 in (194 cm)
Wheelbase60.2 in (152 cm)
Ground Clearance14.4 in (36 cm)
Front Tread43.5 in (110 cm)
Front Tread Range43.5 to 57.5 inches 110 to 146 cm
Rear Tread43.3 in (109 cm)
Rear Tread Range43.3 to 58.7 inches 109 to 149 cm
Weight2,444 lbs (1,108 kg)
Tires Ag Front5.00-15
Tires Ag Rear11.2-24
Tires Lawn Front20x8-10
Tires Lawn Rear13.6-16

Option 1

Width54.7 in (138 cm)
Height56 in (142 cm)
Length110.6 in (280 cm)
Drive Type2wd
Model NameFord 1700
Weight2,444 lbs (1,108 kg)
Wheelbase60.2 in (152 cm)
Rear Tread43.3 in (109 cm)
Tires Ag Rear11.2-24
Front Tread43.5 in (110 cm)
Height Rops85.5 in (217 cm)
Tires Ag Front5.00-15
Tires Lawn Rear13.6-16
Rear Tread Range43.3 to 58.7 inches 109 to 149 cm
Tires Lawn Front20x8-10
Front Tread Range43.5 to 57.5 inches 110 to 146 cm
Height Exhaust76.6 in (194 cm)
Ground Clearance14.4 in (36 cm)

Option 2

Width54.7 in (138 cm)
Height56 in (142 cm)
Length110.6 in (280 cm)
Drive Type4wd
Model NameFord 1700
Weight2,633 lbs (1,194 kg)
Wheelbase59.3 in (150 cm)
Rear Tread43.3 in (109 cm)
Tires Ag Rear11.2-24
Front Tread44.5 in (113 cm)
Height Rops85.5 in (217 cm)
Tires Ag Front6.00x16
Tires Lawn Rear13.6-16
Rear Tread Range43.3 to 58.7 inches 109 to 149 cm
Tires Lawn Front6.00-16
Height Exhaust75.4 in (191 cm)
Ground Clearance12.6 in (32 cm)

Transmission

Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Gear RangesThree speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges
Oil Capacity23 qts (21.8 L)

Available Attachments

60" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerFord 770 loaderFord 770A loaderFord 770B loaderBackhoe
Mower Deck60 in (152 cm)
Mower Deck Typemid-mount
Mower Deck BrandFord
Cutting Width60 in (152 cm)

Option 1

Mower Deck60 in (152 cm)
Mower Deck Typemid-mount
Mower Deck BrandFord
Cutting Width60 in (152 cm)

Option 2

Reach106 in (269 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 757 Backhoe
Digging Depth76 in (193 cm)
Loading Height75 in (190 cm)
Backhoe Bucket Force3,000 lbs (1,360 kg)
Backhoe Bucket Width8 in (20 cm)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force1,560 lbs (707 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height80 in (203 cm)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth72 in (182 cm)

Option 3

Reach140.6 in (357 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 758 Backhoe
Digging Depth98 in (248 cm)
Loading Height85.2 in (216 cm)
Backhoe Bucket Force3,200 lbs (1,451 kg)
Backhoe Bucket Width8 in (20 cm)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force2,280 lbs (1,034 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height98 in (248 cm)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth96 in (243 cm)
Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth66 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 ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 1325
Test Number1325
Test DateSeptember 24 - 28, 1979
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Rated Power23.26 hp (17.3 kW)
Fuel Use PTO Rated0 gal/hr (0 L/hr)
Drawbar Max Power18.82 hp (14 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull2,801 lbs (1,270 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max1.7 gal/hr (6.4 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 1325 file
Pull Test Gear2-3
Power Test Gear3-2
Transmission Type12-speed
Power At Rated PTO Speed23.02 hp (17.2 kW)
Fuel Use Rated Engine1.8 gal/hr (6.8 L/hr)