Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $7,353 in 1982 |
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| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 1.3L 2-cyl diesel |
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| 2WD Oil capacity | 5.3 qts (5.0 L) |
| 4WD Oil capacity | 4.8 qts (4.5 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.54x3.94 inches (90 x 100 mm) |
| Compression | 21:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 5.6 qts (5.3 L) |
| Description | Shibaura LE892 / diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 77.6 ci (1.3 L) |
| Firing order | 2-1 |
| Power | 23.9 hp (17.8 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 19 hp (14.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 18.82 hp (14.0 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 23.26 hp (17.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 23.26 hp (17.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Three speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges. |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 23 qts (21.8 L) |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential mechanical drum brakes / Two-post fixzed ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
Capacity
| Fuel | 5.8 gal (22.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 5.8 gal (22.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 5.8 gal (22.0 L) |
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| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3813 lbs (1729 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | electric |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2452 |
| Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 72 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 35 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 43.5 to 57.5 inches (110 to 146 cm) |
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| 2WD Ground clearance | 14.4 inches (36 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 2444 lbs (1108 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 60.2 inches (152 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 12.6 inches (32 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 2633 lbs (1194 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 59.3 inches (150 cm) |
| Length | 110.6 inches (280 cm) |
| Rear tread | 43.3 to 58.7 inches (109 to 149 cm) |
| Width | 54.7 inches (138 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 60.2 inches (152 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 59.3 inches (150 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Weight | 2444 to 2633 pounds |
| 2WD Ag front | 5.00-15 |
| 2WD Lawn/turf front | 20x8-10 |
| 4WD Ag front | 6.00x16 |
| 4WD Lawn/turf front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 11.2-24 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
1700 Serial Numbers
| 1979 | U700001 |
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| 1980 | U704803 |
| 1981 | U709687 |
| 1982 | U712953 |
| 1983 | U715471 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Transmission housing, left side |
Ford 1700 Height
| 2WD Exhaust | 76.6 inches (194 cm) |
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| 4WD Exhaust | 75.4 inches (191 cm) |
| ROPS | 85.5 inches (217 cm) |
Ford 1700 attachments
| Description | 60" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / front-end loader / backhoe |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1325
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 2WDSeptember 24 - 28, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1325 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-2 used for power test. / Gear 2-3 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 1.8 gal/hour (6.8 l/hour) / 0.0 gal/hour (0.0 l/hour) / 1.7 gal/hour (6.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 18.82 hp (14.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,801 lbs (1270 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 23.26 hp (17.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 23.02 hp (17.2 kW) |
References
| Description | Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau / Farm Loaders published in 1982, by Ford / 1000 Series Tractors published in 1979, by Ford / 1000 Series Tractors published in 1981, by Ford |
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Speeds
| Description | With 11.2-24 rear tires. |
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