Ford 1720
The Ford 1720 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 91.3 ci 1.5 L engine. The rated power output is 26.5 hp 19.8 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 2491 to 2690 pounds.
Engine Power
26.5 hp
19.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
8.5 gal
32.2 L
Transmission
12 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
2491 to 2690 pounds
Ford 1720 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
 | 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Production | |
|---|---|
Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price was $14,000 in 2000 | |
Ford 1720 Engine | |
|---|---|
Shibaura 1.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 1720 Power | |
|---|---|
Engine (gross) | 27.7 hp
20.7 kW |
Engine (net) | 26.5 hp
19.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 23.5 hp
17.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
|---|---|
Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. |
Capacity | |
|---|---|
Fuel | 8.5 gal
32.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 7.1 gal
26.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
|---|---|
Type | open center |
Capacity | 7.1 gal
26.9 L |
Pump flow | 7.8 gpm
29.5 lpm |
Total flow | 10.6 gpm
40.1 lpm |
Steering flow | 2.8 gpm
10.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
|---|---|
Rear Type | I |
Control | draft control OptOptional |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1742 lbs
790 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
|---|---|
Rear PTO | transmission |
live OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
|---|---|
Wheelbase | 65 inches
165 cm |
Weight | 2491 to 2690 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
2WD Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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 | |
Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau | |
12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesels published in 1987, by Ford | |
12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1988, by Ford | |
12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1993, by Ford | |
Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1994, by Ford | |
Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1995, by Ford | |
Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford |
Engine
| 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Engine Detail — 91.3 ci / 1.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Shibaura N843 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 91.3 ci
1.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.543 inches
84 x 90 mm |
Power (net) | 26.5 hp
19.8 kW |
Power (gross) | 27.7 hp
20.7 kW |
Compression | 22.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 5.9 qts
5.6 L |
Transmission
| 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Transmission options | |
|---|---|
12-speed gear | |
12-speed mechanical shuttle |
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges. | |
Transmission — 12 forward and reverse mechanical shuttle
Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Four synchronized gears in four ranges, with mechanical shuttle shifting. | |
Dimensions
| 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Ford 1720 Tires | |
|---|---|
2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24 |
Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12 |
25x8.50-14 | |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.6x16 |
Dimensions | |
|---|---|
Wheelbase | 65 inches
165 cm |
Length | 121.2 inches
307 cm |
Width | 55.2 inches
140 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 86 inches
218 cm |
2WD Shipping weight | 2491 lbs
1129 kg |
4WD Shipping weight | 2690 lbs
1220 kg |
Ground clearance | 11.8 inches
29 cm |
2WD Front tread | 43.5 to 57.5 inches
110 to 146 cm |
4WD Front tread | 46 inches
116 cm |
Rear tread | 43.3 to 58.7 inches
109 to 149 cm |
Attachments
| 1987 - 1995
Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built |
|---|---|
1987 - 1995 | |
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built | |
1987 - 1995 | |
|---|---|
Twenty Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Shibaura built |
Attachment overview | |
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72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
72" Mower deck | |
|---|---|
Type | mid-mount Ford 914 |
3-blade | |
Cutting width | 72 inches
182 cm |
Ford 757B Backhoe | |
|---|---|
Backhoe type | Ford 757B Backhoe |
Transport height | 71 inches
180 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 85 inches
215 cm |
8-Foot flat digging depth | 65 inches
165 cm |
Loading height | 72.75 inches
184 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Bucket force | 1925 lbs
873 kg |
Dipperstick force | 940 lbs
426 kg |
Photos
Ford 1720 tractor with 7108 front-end loader.
Ford 1720 tractor with 7108 front-end loader.
Ford 1720 tractor with 7308 front-end loader.
Ford 1720 tractor with 7308 front-end loader.
Ford 1720 tractor with 7308 front-end loader.