Ford 1720

The Ford 1720 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 91.3 ci 1.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 26.5 hp / 19.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 27.7 hp / 20.7 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 2491 to 2690 pounds.

Overview

	1987 - 1995 Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorShibaura built 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
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

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

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

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

Attachment overview
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.