- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1979–1982
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 1700 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LE-892 two-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 24.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
24.7 hp
18.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1700”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 2,447 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,814 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Ford 1700 (A) specs: key facts
The Ford 1700 (A) was built from 1979 to 1982.
The Ford 1700 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 18.4 kW (24.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 1700 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Ford 1700 (A) has a ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LE-892 engine, a 2-cylinder 1.27 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Ford 1700 (A) weighs 1,110 kg (2,447 lb) unladen.
The Ford 1700 (A) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 1700 (A) lifts 1,730 kg (3,814 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 1700 (A) delivers 29.5 L/min (7.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1700”
How does the 1700 (A) compare with its class?
- Strength:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 1,730 kg is high for its class — 124% above the median of 772 kg across the 35 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 29.5 L/min is high for its class — 84% above the median of 16 L/min across the 45 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
Twelve forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 6 across the 103 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 22 L fuel tank is low for its class — 39% below the median of 36 L across the 83 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 1,110 kg is low for its class — 26% below the median of 1,503 kg across the 104 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 104 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 1700 (A) have?
The only figure for the 1700 (A) is 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1700”
What engine is in a 1700 (A)?
A 1700 (A) has an ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LE-892, a 2-cylinder 1.27 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA LE-892 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 2, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 77.6 ci · 1.27 L |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1000”
How much will a 1700 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 1700 (A) lifts 3,814 lb (1,730 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 7.8 gpm · 29.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 3,814 lb · 1,730 kg |
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,452 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1700”
What transmission does a 1700 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 1700 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1700”
How much does a 1700 (A) weigh?
A 1700 (A) weighs 2,447 lb (1,110 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 2,447 lb · 1,110 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 62.6 in · 1,590 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 110.2 in · 2,800 mm |
| Width | 54.3 in · 1,380 mm |
| Height | 85.4 in · 2,170 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.2 in · 360 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 43.5–57.5 in · 1,105–1,460 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 43.3–58.7 in · 1,100–1,492 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 7.5 ft · 2.30 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1700”
What oil does a 1700 (A) take, and how much?
A 1700 (A) engine takes 5.3 qt (5.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.3 qt · 5.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1700” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 21.2 qt · 20.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1700” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 5.4 qt · 5.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1700” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1700 (A)?
Within 10% of its 24.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 1600 (A)24.7 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1979Side by side with the 1700 (A) →
- Ford 100024.7 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1976Side by side with the 1700 (A) →
- Lamborghini 250 DT24.7 hp engine, claimed · 1992–2003Side by side with the 1700 (A) →
- SAME 25 DT24.7 hp engine, claimed · 1992–2004Side by side with the 1700 (A) →
- Renault Super 324.7 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1965Side by side with the 1700 (A) →
- Leyland 15424.9 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the 1700 (A) →
Common questions about the Ford 1700 (A)
Is a 1700 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 1700 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 1700 (A) have?
A 1700 (A) has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1000”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1700”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 1000 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110244 · revision 1055050. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 1700 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110279 · revision 918420. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document