About the Ford 1720
Engine Horsepower: 27 hp
Manufactured: 1987 to 1995
Ford 1720 Summary
The Ford 1720, produced between 1987 and 1995, is a compact utility tractor built by Shibaura in Japan. It features a 1.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine with a gross horsepower of 27.7 hp and a net horsepower of 26.5 hp, with a PTO claimed horsepower of 23.5 hp. The tractor offers two transmission variants: a 12-speed gear and a 12-speed mechanical shuttle.
Ford 1720 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactures the Ford 1720 tractor, and where is it built?
- Distributor: Ford
- Manufacturer: Shibaura
- Type: Compact Utility tractor
- Built in: Japan
- Original price: $14,000 (in 2000)
Engine
What engine does the Ford 1720 utilize?
- Shibaura 1.5L 3-cyl diesel
Transmissions
What transmission options are available for the Ford 1720?
- 12-speed gear
- 12-speed mechanical shuttle
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the Ford 1720?
- 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
What are the mechanical features of the Ford 1720?
- Two- or four-wheel drive
- Power steering
- Wet disc brakes
- Two-post ROPS
Capacity
What is the capacity of the Ford 1720's fuel and hydraulic systems?
- Fuel: 8.5 gal (32.2 L)
- Hydraulic system: 7.1 gal (26.9 L)
Hydraulics
What type of hydraulic system does the Ford 1720 have?
- 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
What are the specifications of the tractor hitch for the Ford 1720?
- Rear Type: I
- Control: draft control (optional)
- Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 1742 lbs (790 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications for the Ford 1720?
- Rear PTO: transmission/live (optional)
- Rear PTO Type: 540
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the Ford 1720?
- Wheelbase: 65 inches (165 cm)
- Weight: 2491 to 2690 pounds
- Front tire: 5.00-15
- 2WD Rear tire: 11.2-24
Electrical
What is the electrical configuration of the Ford 1720?
- Ground: negative
- Battery volts: 12
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