Overview
The Ford 1720 is a compact utility tractor manufactured by Shibaura between 1987 and 1995, with serial numbers documented through 2000. It features a 1.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 27.7 gross horsepower and was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. The tractor was equipped with either a 12-speed gear or a 12-speed mechanical shuttle transmission and supported various attachments including loaders and backhoes.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Ratings:
The Shibaura N843 liquid-cooled diesel engine is rated at 2500 RPM, delivering 26.5 net horsepower and a claimed PTO output of 23.5 horsepower.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The tractor is configured with either a 12-speed gear transmission or a 12-speed mechanical shuttle with four synchronized gears across four ranges, providing 12 forward and 4 or 12 reverse speeds.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The open center hydraulic system provides a total flow of 10.6 gpm and supports a Category I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 1742 lbs measured at 24 inches.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $14,000 in 2000 |
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| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.543 inches (84 x 90 mm) |
| Compression | 22.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 5.9 qts (5.6 L) |
| Description | Shibaura N843 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 91.3 ci (1.5 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Power (gross) | 27.7 hp (20.7 kW) |
| Power (net) | 26.5 hp (19.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 27.7 hp (20.7 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 26.5 hp (19.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 23.5 hp (17.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges. / Four synchronized gears in four ranges, with mechanical shuttle shifting. |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and reverse |
| Type | gear / mechanical shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear / 12-speed mechanical shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear / 12-speed mechanical shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
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| Pump flow | 7.8 gpm (29.5 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 2.8 gpm (10.6 lpm) |
| Total flow | 10.6 gpm (40.1 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | draft control OptOptional |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1742 lbs (790 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 43.5 to 57.5 inches (110 to 146 cm) |
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| 2WD Shipping weight | 2491 lbs (1129 kg) |
| 4WD Front tread | 46 inches (116 cm) |
| 4WD Shipping weight | 2690 lbs (1220 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 11.8 inches (29 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 86 inches (218 cm) |
| Length | 121.2 inches (307 cm) |
| Rear tread | 43.3 to 58.7 inches (109 to 149 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Width | 55.2 inches (140 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Weight | 2491 to 2690 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6x16 |
1720 Serial Numbers
| 1987 | UL21001 |
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| 1988 | UL22701 |
| 1989 | UL26556 |
| 1990 | UL28601 |
| 1991 | UL30784 |
| 1992 | UL32230 |
| 1993 | UL33920 |
| 1994 | UL35013 |
| 1995 | UL36435 |
| 1996 | UL37607 |
| 1997 | UL38466 |
| 1998 | UL40069 |
| 1999 | UL41414 |
| 2000 | UL42699 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Transmission housing, left side |
Ford 1720 attachments
| Description | 72" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Ford Shop Manual by Peter Letourneau / 12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesels published in 1987, by Ford / 12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1988, by Ford / 12.5 to 34.5 PTO hp Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1993, by Ford / Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1994, by Ford / Compact Diesel Tractors published in 1995, by Ford / Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford |
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