Ford
Ford 1710
The Ford 1710 is a compact utility tractor built by Shibaura in Japan from 1983 to 1986 as part of the Ten Compact Series. It features a Shibaura 1.4L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 26 hp (19.4 kW) net power. The tractor offers 12-speed unsynchronized or partially synchronized transmissions with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears. It is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations with mechanical rear differential lock and manual or power steering. The 1710 has a fuel capacity of 7.7 gallons and an open center hydraulic system with 4.75 gallons capacity. It includes a rear PTO with optional live PTO at 540 RPM. Dimensions include a 63-inch wheelbase, 117.5-inch length, and 54.7-inch width. The tractor weighs between 2425 and 2690 pounds depending on configuration. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, loaders, backhoes, and various implements for cultivation and landscaping. The 1710 was originally priced at $8,859 in 1986.
Power26 hp
Founded1983 - 1986
Model1710
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 1710
Power
| Engine (net) | 26 hp (19.4 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (tested) | 23.88 hp (17.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 23.5 hp (17.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 20.48 hp (15.3 kW) |
Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6x16 |
|---|---|
| 2WD Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12 |
| 4WD Lawn/turf front | 27x8.50-15 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24 |
Engine
| Model | Shibaura 1.4L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|
Height
| ROPS | 84.8 inches (215 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Exhaust | 73.3 inches (186 cm) |
| 4WD Exhaust | 74.5 inches (189 cm) |
| 2WD Steering wheel | 57.3 inches (145 cm) |
| 4WD Steering wheel | 57.9 inches (147 cm) |
Weight
| 2WD | 2470 lbs (1120 kg) |
|---|---|
| 4WD | 2690 lbs (1220 kg) |
| Ballasted | 3510 lbs (1592 kg) |
| Operating | 2425 lbs (1099 kg) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 7.7 gal (29.1 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 4.75 gal (18.0 L) |
Variants
| 1710 Offset | cultivating tractor |
|---|
Dimensions
| Width | 54.7 inches (138 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 117.5 inches (298 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Rear tread | 43.3 to 58.7 inches (109 to 149 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 43.5 to 57.5 inches (110 to 146 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 45.3 inches (115 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13.9 inches (35 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 72 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 35 |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
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) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post fixed ROPS |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical drum brakes |
| 2WD Steering | manual |
| 4WD Steering | power (Optional with two-wheel drive.) |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Production
| Type | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | Ten Compact Series |
| Built in | Japan |
| Years made | 1983 - 1986 |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
| Original price | $8,859 in 1986 |
Attachments
| Loaders | Ford 770A loader: 600 lbs lift (full at pin) (272 kg), 1600 lbs breakout (725 kg), 40° dump, 30 inches reach (dumped) (76 cm), 61 inches reach (ground) (154 cm), 10° rollback, 87 inches height (at pin) (220 cm), 70 inches clearance (dumped) (177 cm), weight: 580 lbs (263 kg), Bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm) and 60 inches (152 cm); Ford 770B loader: 800 lbs lift (full at pin) (362 kg), 1600 lbs breakout (725 kg), 40° dump, 30 inches reach (dumped) (76 cm), 61 inches reach (ground) (154 cm), 10° rollback, 87 inches height (at pin) (220 cm), 70 inches clearance (dumped) (177 cm), weight: 580 lbs (263 kg), Bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm) and 60 inches (152 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoes | Ford 757A Backhoe: Bucket widths 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: Bucket widths 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) |
| Snowblower | Ford 715, 60 inches width (152 cm), two-stage, rear-mount, hydraulic-lift; 63 inches width (160 cm), two-stage, front-mount |
| Additional equipment | 930A rear finish mower in 59 or 72 inch widths, 939 and 940 60-inch rotary cutters, 917 flail mowers (62 or 74 inch), model 706 10-cubic-foot rear scoop, up to 72-inch front blades and 84-inch rear blades, 72-inch landscape rake, rear tillers in 48 and 54-inch widths, two-bottom plows, 82-inch disc harrows, 72-inch cultivators |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | mid-mount Ford 915, 3-blade, 60 inches (152 cm) cutting width |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch | 216mm dry disc |
| Options | 12-speed unsynchronized gear, 12-speed partially synchronized |
| Oil capacity | 19 qts (18.0 L) |
| Gear arrangement | Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1575 lbs (714 kg) |
Serial Numbers
| 1983 | UL00001 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | UL03489 |
| 1985 | UL07985 |
| 1986 | UL13798 |
| Location | Serial number plate on the left side of the Ford 1710, near the clutch pedal. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Live PTO | Optional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Engine RPM | 540@2420 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |