Ford 1710

The Ford 1710 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 85.2 ci 1.4 L engine. The rated power output is 26 hp 19.4 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: power. Operating weight: 2425 to 2690 pounds.

Engine Power
26 hp 19.4 kW
Drive & Traction
power
Fuel & Capacities
7.7 gal 29.1 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
2425 to 2690 pounds

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Overview

Ford 1710 tractor photo
1983 - 1986 Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
Production
Distributor
Ford
Manufacturer
Shibaura
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $8,859 in 1986
Variants
1710 Offset
cultivating tractor
Ford 1710 Engine
Shibaura 1.4L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford 1710 Power
Engine (net)
26 hp 19.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
23.5 hp 17.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)
20.48 hp 15.3 kW
PTO (tested)
23.88 hp 17.8 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives
spur gear
Differential lock
mechanical rear
2WD Steering
manual
4WD ((Optional with two-wheel drive.)) Steering
power
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Two-post fixed ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel
7.7 gal 29.1 L
Hydraulic system
4.75 gal 18.0 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
4.75 gal 18.0 L
Pressure
2130 psi 146.9 bar
Total flow
7.8 gpm 29.5 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1575 lbs 714 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
live OptOptional
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
63 inches 160 cm
Weight
2425 to 2690 pounds
Front tire
5.00-15
2WD Rear tire
11.2-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
35
Charging volts
12
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
72
References
1710 references literature
Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau
Farm Loaders published in 1988, by Ford
1000 Series Tractors published in 1985, by Ford
1000 Series Tractors published in 1987, by Ford
Salesman's Reference published in 1986, by Ford
Repair Manual 1010 Series Tractors (SE 4301) published in 1986
Sales Reference Guide published in 1986, by Ford

Engine

Ford 1710 tractor photo
1983 - 1986 Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built

Engine Detail — 85.2 ci / 1.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Shibaura H843
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
85.2 ci 1.4 L
Bore/Stroke
3.31x3.31 inches 84 x 84 mm
Power (net)
26 hp 19.4 kW
Fuel use
1.873 gal/hour 7.1 l/hour
Air cleaner
dry
Pre-heating
glow plugs
Compression
23:1
Rated RPM
2700
Idle RPM
750-2875
Torque
55.7 lb-ft 75.5 Nm
Torque RPM
1500
Firing order
1-2-3
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
5.6 qts 5.3 L
Coolant capacity
4.2 qts 4.0 L

Transmission

Ford 1710 tractor photo
1983 - 1986 Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
Transmission options
12-speed unsynchronized gear
12-speed partially synchronized

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
216mm dry disc
Oil capacity
19 qts 18.0 L
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.
1710  unsynchronized gear speeds

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized

Type
partially synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
1710  partially synchronized speeds

Dimensions

Ford 1710 tractor photo
1983 - 1986 Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
Ford 1710 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24
2WD Lawn/turf front
23x8.50-12
4WD Lawn/turf front
27x8.50-15
Lawn/turf rear
13.6x16
Dimensions
Wheelbase
63 inches 160 cm
Length
117.5 inches 298 cm
Width
54.7 inches 138 cm
Ground clearance
13.9 inches 35 cm
2WD Front tread
43.5 to 57.5 inches 110 to 146 cm
4WD Front tread
45.3 inches 115 cm
Rear tread
43.3 to 58.7 inches 109 to 149 cm
Ford 1710 Weight
2WD
2470 lbs 1120 kg
4WD
2690 lbs 1220 kg
Operating
2425 lbs 1099 kg
Ballasted
3510 lbs 1592 kg
Ford 1710 Height
2WD Steering wheel
57.3 inches 145 cm
4WD Steering wheel
57.9 inches 147 cm
ROPS
84.8 inches 215 cm
2WD Exhaust
73.3 inches 186 cm
4WD Exhaust
74.5 inches 189 cm

Tests

Ford 1710 tractor photo
1983 - 1986 Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
Tractor Tests
NTTL 1502: diesel 12/4 gear 2WD
NTTL 1503: diesel 12/4 synchro 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 1502
Diesel 12/4 gear 2WD October 17 - 31, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1502 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
23.88 hp 17.8 kW
Fuel use
1.9 gal/hour 7.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
22.19 hp 16.5 kW
Fuel use
1.7 gal/hour 6.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
19.98 hp 14.9 kW
Fuel use
1.8 gal/hour 6.8 l/hour
Gear 3-3 used for power test.
Max pull
2,700 lbs 1224 kg
Gear 2-3 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 1503
Diesel 12/4 synchro 2WD October 17 - 31, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1503 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
23.79 hp 17.7 kW
Fuel use
1.9 gal/hour 7.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
22.34 hp 16.7 kW
Fuel use
1.7 gal/hour 6.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
20.48 hp 15.3 kW
Fuel use
1.9 gal/hour 7.2 l/hour
Gear 3-3 used for power test.
Max pull
2,680 lbs 1215 kg
Gear 2-3 used for pull test.

Attachments

Ford 1710 tractor photo
1983 - 1986 Ten Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
1983 - 1986
Ten Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Shibaura built
Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Ford 770A loader
Ford 770B loader
Backhoe
In addition to the mid-mount mowing deck, the Ford 1710 was matched for the 930A rear finish mower in 59 or 72 inch widths. It could also use the 939 and 940 60-inch rotary cutters, and the 917 flail mowers (62 or 74 inch). In addition to a loader and backhoe, the model 706 10-cubic-foot rear scoop was available. Up to 72-inch front blades and 84-inch rear blades could be fitted on the 1710, and a 72-inch landscape rake. Rear tillers were available in 48 and 54-inch widths. Ford listed two-bottom plows, 82-inch disc harrows, and 72-inch cultivators as matched equipment.
60" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Ford 915
3-blade
Cutting width
60 inches 152 cm
Ford 757A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 757A Backhoe
Bucket width
8 inches 20 cm
13 inches 33 cm
16 inches 40 cm
Digging depth
76.5 inches 194 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth
74.5 inches 189 cm
8-Foot flat digging depth
40.3 inches 102 cm
Reach from pivot
107 inches 271 cm
Loading height
70 inches 177 cm
Dipperstick force
719 lbs 326 kg
Ford 758A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 758A Backhoe
Bucket width
8 inches 20 cm
13 inches 33 cm
16 inches 40 cm
Digging depth
96 inches 243 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth
94 inches 238 cm
8-Foot flat digging depth
56 inches 142 cm
Reach from pivot
140.4 inches 356 cm
Loading height
83.6 inches 212 cm
Dipperstick force
726 lbs 329 kg

Photos

Ford 1710

Ford 1710

Ford 1710 with front-end loader, right side.

Ford 1710 with front-end loader, right side.

Ford 1710 with front-end loader, left side.

Ford 1710 with front-end loader, left side.

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