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Years in Production / 1983–1986

Ford

1710

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Ford 1710.

26hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1983–1986

Production years

Ford

Manufacturer

1710 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1983 - 1986

Ten Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Shibaura built

Production

Compact Utility tractor

Built in Japan

Original price was $8,859 in 1986

Distributor: Ford
Manufacturer: Shibaura

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Differential mechanical drum brakes

Two-post fixed ROPS.

Final Drives: spur gear
Differential Lock: mechanical rear
2wd Steering: manual
4wd Optional With Two Wheel Drive Steering: power

Capacity

Fuel: 7.7 gal29.1 L
Hydraulic System: 4.75 gal18.0 L

Hydraulics

Type: open center
Capacity: 4.75 gal18.0 L
Pressure: 2130 psi146.9 bar
Total Flow: 7.8 gpm29.5 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type: I
Rear Lift At24610mm: 1575 lbs714 kg

Pto

Rear Pto: transmission
Rear Pto: live OptOptional
Rear Type: 540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm: 540@2420

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1983: UL00001
1984: UL03489
1985: UL07985
1986: UL13798

Electrical

Ground: negative
Charging System: alternator
Charging Amps: 35
Charging Volts: 12
Battery Volts: 12
Battery Ah: 72

1710 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Shibaura H843

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement: 85.2 ci1.4 L
Bore Stroke: 3.31x3.31 inches84 x 84 mm
Power Net: 26 hp19.4 kW
Fuel Use: 1.873 gal/hour7.1 l/hour
Air Cleaner: dry
Pre Heating: glow plugs
Compression Ratio: 23:1
Rated Rpm: 2700
Idle Rpm: 750-2875
Torque: 55.7 lb-ft75.5 Nm
Torque Rpm: 1500
Firing Order: 1-2-3
Starter Volts: 12
Oil Capacity: 5.6 qts5.3 L
Coolant Capacity: 4.2 qts4.0 L
Fuel Type: diesel
Cylinders: 3
Cooling: liquid-cooled inline

Engine Options

Shibaura 1.4L 3-cyl diesel

1710 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.

Transmission Type: unsynchronized gear
Gears: 12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch: 216mm dry disc
Oil Capacity: 19 qts18.0 L
Speeds Description: 11.2-24

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission Type: partially synchronized
Gears: 12 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission Options

12-speed unsynchronized gear

12-speed partially synchronized

1710 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 117.5 in298 cm
Width: 54.7 in138 cm
Height: 57.9 in147 cm
Height (ROPS): 84.8 in215 cm
Wheelbase: 63 in160 cm
Ground clearance: 13.9 in35 cm
Front tread: 45.3 in115 cm
Rear tread: 43.3 in109 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 63 inches160 cm
Weight: 2425 to 2690 pounds
Front Tire: 5.00-15
2wd Rear Tire: 11.2-24

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the left side of the Ford 1710, near the clutch pedal.

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag: Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24
4wd Standard Tires Ag: Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24
2wd Lawn Turf Front: 23x8.50-12
4wd Lawn Turf Front: 27x8.50-15
Lawn Turf Rear: 13.6x16

1710 / 05

Tractor Photos

See it in action

Videos

Watch Ford 1710 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Ford 1710 Tractor Cold Start and Clearing Snow | Man About Home

Video by Man About Home

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1710 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Tractor Tests

NTTL 1502: diesel 12/4 gear 2WD

NTTL 1503: diesel 12/4 synchro 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1502

Diesel 12/4 gear 2WDOctober 17 - 31, 1983

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 3-3 used for power test.

Gear 2-3 used for pull test.

Id: 1502
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 23.88 hp17.8 kW
Fuel Use: 1.9 gal/hour7.2 l/hour
Fuel Use: 1.7 gal/hour6.4 l/hour
Fuel Use: 1.8 gal/hour6.8 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 22.19 hp16.5 kW
Max Power: 19.98 hp14.9 kW
Max Pull: 2,700 lbs1224 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1503

Diesel 12/4 synchro 2WDOctober 17 - 31, 1983