- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1983–1986
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 1710 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA H-843 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 25.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
25.6 hp
19.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1710”, 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
- 2,469 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,814 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Ford 1710 (A) specs: key facts
The Ford 1710 (A) was built from 1983 to 1986.
The Ford 1710 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 19.1 kW (25.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 1710 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Ford 1710 (A) has a ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA H-843 engine, a 3-cylinder 1.40 L diesel unit.
The Ford 1710 (A) weighs 1,120 kg (2,469 lb) unladen.
The Ford 1710 (A) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 1710 (A) lifts 1,730 kg (3,814 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 1710 (A) delivers 29.5 L/min (7.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1710”
How does the 1710 (A) compare with its class?
- Strength:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 1,730 kg is high for its class — 116% above the median of 800 kg across the 41 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 51 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 124 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 126 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 1710 (A) have?
The only figure for the 1710 (A) is 25.6 hp (19.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1710”
What engine is in a 1710 (A)?
A 1710 (A) has an ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA H-843, a 3-cylinder 1.40 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA H-843 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 85.4 ci · 1.40 L |
| Max torque | 56 lb·ft · 75.5 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1710”
How much will a 1710 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 1710 (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 | 540 rpm @ 2,464 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1710”
What transmission does a 1710 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 1710 (A) are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated dry DAIKIN dual clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | mechanical steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1710”
How much does a 1710 (A) weigh?
A 1710 (A) weighs 2,469 lb (1,120 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 2,469 lb · 1,120 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 63.0 in · 1,600 mm |
| Length | 117.3 in · 2,980 mm |
| Width | 54.3 in · 1,380 mm |
| Height | 84.6 in · 2,150 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 in · 350 mm |
| Front track | 43.5–57.5 in · 1,105–1,460 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 43.3–58.7 in · 1,100–1,490 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 7.7 ft · 2.35 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1710”
What oil does a 1710 (A) take, and how much?
A 1710 (A) engine takes 5.6 qt (5.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.6 qt · 5.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1710” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 19.0 qt · 18.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1710” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 5.8 qt · 5.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1710” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1710 (A)?
Within 10% of its 25.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 1620 (A)25.6 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1997Side by side with the 1710 (A) →
- Ford 1720 (A)26.1 hp engine, claimed · 1987–2000Side by side with the 1710 (A) →
- Leyland 15424.9 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the 1710 (A) →
- Nuffield 4/25 (425)24.9 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1969Side by side with the 1710 (A) →
- Ford 1700 (A)24.7 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 1710 (A) →
- Ford 1600 (A)24.7 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1979Side by side with the 1710 (A) →
Common questions about the Ford 1710 (A)
Is a 1710 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 1710 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 1710 (A) have?
A 1710 (A) has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1710”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 1710 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110285 · revision 1055051. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document