Ford 1700
The Ford 1700 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 77.6 ci 1.3 L engine. The rated power output is 23.9 hp 17.8 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 2444 to 2633 pounds.
Engine Power
23.9 hp
17.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5.8 gal
22.0 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
2444 to 2633 pounds
Ford 1700 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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 | |
|---|---|
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
| 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
| 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
| 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
| 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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
| 1979 - 1982
Hundred Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1979 - 1982 | |
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1979 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
Hundred Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
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