- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1987–2000
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 1720 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA N-843 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 26.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
26.1 hp
19.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1720”, 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
- 2,491 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,441 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 13.7 mph
Ford 1720 (A) specs: key facts
The Ford 1720 (A) was built from 1987 to 2000.
The Ford 1720 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 19.5 kW (26.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 1720 (A) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Ford 1720 (A) has a ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA N-843 engine, a 3-cylinder 1.50 L diesel unit.
The Ford 1720 (A) weighs 1,130 kg (2,491 lb) unladen.
The Ford 1720 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 1720 (A) lifts 1,107 kg (2,441 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 1720 (A) delivers 29.9 L/min (7.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1720”
How does the 1720 (A) compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 29.9 L/min is high for its class — 87% above the median of 16 L/min across the 53 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 126 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 128 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 1720 (A) have?
The only figure for the 1720 (A) is 26.1 hp (19.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1720”
What engine is in a 1720 (A)?
A 1720 (A) has an ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA N-843, a 3-cylinder 1.50 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA N-843 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 91.3 ci · 1.50 L |
| Max torque | 63 lb·ft · 85.2 N·m @ 1,700 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1720”
How much will a 1720 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 1720 (A) lifts 2,441 lb (1,107 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 7.9 gpm · 29.9 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 2,441 lb · 1,107 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,237 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8" - 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1720”
What transmission does a 1720 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 1720 (A) are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated dry Daikin double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | hydrostatic Sumitomo-Eaton steering |
| Top speed | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1720”
How much does a 1720 (A) weigh?
A 1720 (A) weighs 2,491 lb (1,130 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 2,491 lb · 1,130 kgA: 1,220 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 65.0 in · 1,650 mm |
| Length | 121.2 in · 3,079 mm |
| Width | 54.7–70.0 in · 1,390–1,778 mm |
| Height | 84.6 in · 2,150 mm |
| Ground clearance | 11.8 in · 300 mmA: 290 |
| Front track | 43.3–57.5 in · 1,100–1,460 mmA: 1,170 |
| Rear track | 42.9–58.7 in · 1,090–1,490 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1720”
What oil does a 1720 (A) take, and how much?
A 1720 (A) engine takes 4.8 qt (4.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 4.8 qt · 4.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1720” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 28.5 qt · 27.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1720” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 5.3 qt · 5.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1720” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 5.9 qt · 5.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1720” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1720 (A)?
Within 10% of its 26.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 1710 (A)25.6 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1986Side by side with the 1720 (A) →
- Ford 1620 (A)25.6 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1997Side by side with the 1720 (A) →
- UTB U-30026.7 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1991Side by side with the 1720 (A) →
- WHITE 2-3026.7 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1984Side by side with the 1720 (A) →
- WHITE 2-3227.6 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1986Side by side with the 1720 (A) →
- Lamborghini 250 DT24.7 hp engine, claimed · 1992–2003Side by side with the 1720 (A) →
Common questions about the Ford 1720 (A)
Is a 1720 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 1720 (A) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 1720 (A) have?
A 1720 (A) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8" - 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1720”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 1720 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110290 · revision 918466. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document