Ford 1700
The Ford 1700 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 77.6 ci 1.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 23.9 hp / 17.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 25 hp / 18.6 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 2444 to 2633 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 23.9 hp / 17.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 25 hp / 18.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5.8 gal
22.0 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
2444 to 2633 pounds
Overview
 | 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
Hundred Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price was $7,353 in 1982 | |
Ford 1700 Engine | |
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Shibaura 1.3L 2-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 1700 Transmission | |
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12-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 1700 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Engine | 23.9 hp
17.8 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 19 hp
14.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 23.26 hp
17.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 18.82 hp
14.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 23.26 hp
17.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 5.8 gal
22.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 5.8 gal
22.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 5.8 gal
22.0 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3,813 lbs
1729 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Front PTO | optional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 60.2 inches
152 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 59.3 inches
150 cm |
Weight | 2444 to 2633 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 72 |
References | |
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Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau | |
Farm Loaders published in 1982, by Ford | |
Ford 1000 Series Tractors published in 1981 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 77.6 ci / 1.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Shibaura LE892 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 77.6 ci
1.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.54x3.94 inches
90 x 100 mm |
Power | 23.9 hp
17.8 kW |
Power (gross) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 21:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Firing order | 2-1 |
Starter volts | 12 |
2WD Oil capacity | 5.3 qts
5.0 L |
4WD Oil capacity | 4.8 qts
4.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 5.6 qts
5.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 23 qts
21.8 L |
Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges. | |
With 11.2-24 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 1700 Tires | |
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2WD Ag front | 5.00-15 |
4WD Ag front | 6.00x16 |
Ag rear | 11.2-24 |
2WD Lawn/turf front | 20x8-10 |
4WD Lawn/turf front | 6.00-16 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 60.2 inches
152 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 59.3 inches
150 cm |
Length | 110.6 inches
280 cm |
Width | 54.7 inches
138 cm |
2WD Weight | 2444 lbs
1108 kg |
4WD Weight | 2633 lbs
1194 kg |
2WD Ground clearance | 14.4 inches
36 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 12.6 inches
32 cm |
2WD Front tread | 43.5 to 57.5 inches
110 to 146 cm |
4WD Front tread | 44.5 inches
113 cm |
Rear tread | 43.3 to 58.7 inches
109 to 149 cm |
Ford 1700 Height | |
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56 inches
142 cm | |
ROPS | 85.5 inches
217 cm |
2WD Exhaust | 76.6 inches
194 cm |
4WD Exhaust | 75.4 inches
191 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1325 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 2WD
September 24 - 28, 1979
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1325 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 23.26 hp
17.3 kW |
Fuel use | 1.8 gal/hour
6.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 23.02 hp
17.2 kW |
Fuel use | 0.0 gal/hour
0.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 18.82 hp
14.0 kW |
Fuel use | 1.7 gal/hour
6.4 l/hour |
Gear 3-2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,801 lbs
1270 kg |
Gear 2-3 used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Ford 770 loader | |
Ford 770A loader | |
Ford 770B loader | |
Backhoe | |
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. |
60" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Ford 915 |
Cutting width | 60 inches
152 cm |
Ford 757 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Ford 757 Backhoe |
Transport height | 80 inches
203 cm |
Bucket width | 8 inches
20 cm |
13 inches
33 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
Digging depth | 76 inches
193 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 72 inches
182 cm |
Reach from pivot | 106 inches
269 cm |
Loading height | 75 inches
190 cm |
Bucket force | 3,000 lbs
1360 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1,560 lbs
707 kg |
Ford 758 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Ford 758 Backhoe |
Transport height | 98 inches
248 cm |
Bucket width | 8 inches
20 cm |
13 inches
33 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
Digging depth | 98 inches
248 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 96 inches
243 cm |
8-Foot flat digging depth | 66 inches
167 cm |
Reach from pivot | 140.6 inches
357 cm |
Loading height | 85.2 inches
216 cm |
Bucket force | 3,200 lbs
1451 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2,280 lbs
1034 kg |
Photos
Ford 1700
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 1700.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 1700 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 1700.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 23.9 hp / 17.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 25 hp / 18.6 kW
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