Ford
Ford 1720
The Ford 1720 is a compact utility tractor built by Shibaura in Japan from 1987 to 1995. It is part of the Twenty Compact Series and was distributed by Ford. The tractor features a Shibaura 1.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 27.7 hp gross and 26.5 hp net. It offers 12-speed gear or 12-speed mechanical shuttle transmissions with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears. The 1720 has a wheelbase of 65 inches, weighs between 2491 and 2690 pounds depending on configuration, and includes features such as power steering, wet disc brakes, and two-post ROPS. It supports various attachments including a 72" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe. The tractor has a fuel capacity of 8.5 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 7.1 gallons.
Power27 hp
Founded1987 - 1995
Model1720
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 1720
Power
| Engine (net) | 26.5 hp (19.8 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 23.5 hp (17.5 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 27.7 hp (20.7 kW) |
Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6x16 |
|---|---|
| Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12, 25x8.50-14 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Shibaura N843 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.543 inches (84 x 90 mm) |
| Compression | 22.5:1 |
| Power (net) | 26.5 hp (19.8 kW) |
| Displacement | 91.3 ci (1.5 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Power (gross) | 27.7 hp (20.7 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 5.9 qts (5.6 L) |
Capacities
| Fuel | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 55.2 inches (140 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 121.2 inches (307 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Rear tread | 43.3 to 58.7 inches (109 to 149 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 86 inches (218 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 43.5 to 57.5 inches (110 to 146 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 46 inches (116 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 11.8 inches (29 cm) |
| 2WD Shipping weight | 2491 lbs (1129 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping weight | 2690 lbs (1220 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
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) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Power steering | Yes |
Production
| Type | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Japan |
| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
| Original price | $14,000 in 2000 |
Attachments
| Blade | 78 inches width (198 cm), front-mount, Ford 702C |
|---|---|
| Backhoe | ModelFord 757B Backhoe Bucket force1925 lbs (873 kg) Loading height72.75 inches (184 cm) Bucket Rotation180° Transport height71 inches (180 cm) Dipperstick force940 lbs (426 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth85 inches (215 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth65 inches (165 cm) |
| Snowblower | 63 inches width (160 cm), front-mount, Ford 715A |
| Front-end loader | 7108 Loader, 900 lbs lift (full at pin) (408 kg), 2214 lbs breakout (1004 kg), 39° dump, 13.6 inches reach (dumped) (34 cm), 21° rollback, 99.1 inches height (at pin) (251 cm), 81.8 inches clearance (dumped) (207 cm) |
| 72" mid-mount mower deck | 72 inches (182 cm) cutting width, mid-mount Ford 914, 3-blade |
Transmission
| Type (gear) | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears (gear) | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Description (gear) | Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges. |
| Transmission options | 12-speed gear, 12-speed mechanical shuttle |
| Type (mechanical shuttle) | mechanical shuttle |
| Gears (mechanical shuttle) | 12 forward and reverse |
| Description (mechanical shuttle) | Four synchronized gears in four ranges, with mechanical shuttle shifting. |
Tractor hitch
| Control | draft control Optional |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1742 lbs (790 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Live PTO | optional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |