Ford 1710 – specifications
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The Ford 1710 is a compact tractor produced in 1983 at the plant in Japan. Designed as part of the Compact series, this model is intended for applications requiring a handy and agile machine. The unitized construction ensures a compact overall design characterized by small external dimensions. With a length of 2,980 mm and a width of 1,380 mm, the tractor can be easily maneuvered even in confined spaces. The height of 2,150 mm also allows work under low overhead structures or in barns without the machine reaching its spatial limits.
The Ford 1710 is powered by a water-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine that delivers 28 hp (19 kW) at a rated speed of 2,700 rpm. This output is sufficient for light to medium field work as well as transport tasks over short distances. Rear-wheel drive, combined with a wheelbase of 1,600 mm, provides a balanced weight distribution that ensures stability when pulling attached implements. With a top speed of 20 km/h, the tractor is designed for slow field operations and short distances on the farm. A turning radius of 2,550 mm underscores the high maneuverability, which is advantageous for precise work in small plots or on uneven terrain.
Within the Compact series, the Ford 1710 is positioned as a model with moderate power, convincing through its compact dimensions and low center of gravity. The ground clearance of 350 mm allows use in crops with moderate plant height without damaging the machine. Due to the combination of low weight and high maneuverability, this tractor is particularly suitable for tasks where space constraints play a major role. The unitized construction contributes to relatively accessible maintenance work, while the water-cooled engine ensures a uniform operating temperature even during extended periods of use.
Ford – other models: the collective page of tractors outside the named ranges, from the Thousand series through the 10 series to the articulated tractors with Cummins and Caterpillar engines, 10 to 300 kW
This page gathers the Ford tractors the register could not assign to a named range – from small utility tractors of the North American and British plants to the heavy articulated tractors of the Versatile brand, taken over by Ford in the late 1980s. Ford had built farm tractors since 1917, first in Dearborn, from the 1930s also in Dagenham, England; the post-war 600 to 900 models led in 1965 into the Thousand series (2000, 3000, 4000, 5000), replaced in 1975 by the generation with a leading 0. From 1981 came the 10 series (2110 to 8210), in which the first two digits give the size and the last the generation; SU marks the narrow-track Utility version. The big articulated tractors, formerly built under the Versatile name in Winnipeg, ran from 1987 as the Ford FW with Cummins and Caterpillar engines; after the merger with New Holland in 1991 the independent Ford range ended.
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The register lists here 237 versions with 9.7 to 300 kW from two- to eight-cylinders of 1,390 to 14,801 cm³, PTO outputs up to 163 hp, unladen weights from 1,061 to 14,200 kg, gross weights from 2,280 to 11,400 kg, lengths from 2,410 to 7,600 mm and widths from 1,070 to 2,845 mm; the engines are mostly Ford's own, Cummins and Caterpillar in the big articulated tractors.
For decades Ford was, alongside International Harvester, Massey Ferguson and John Deere, one of the best-selling tractor brands of North America and Europe, focused on utility tractors for family farms; the FW-range articulated tractors competed in the top power segment with Steiger and Case IH.
On used tractors, engine condition, clutch and gearbox synchros count on the older ranges, hydraulics and electrics on the 10 series, and on the articulated tractors operating hours, condition of the four-wheel drive and tyres, and parts supply for the Cummins or Caterpillar engines, which today runs outside the Ford network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford (weitere Modelle), New Holland (Rechtsnachfolger von Ford New Holland)
Versions of this model in the register
Each row is a separate entry with its own data. The figures on this page belong to the row marked ●.
| Version | Built | kW | EU type approval | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1710 4WD | 1987 | 19.4 | — | Official register |
| ● 1710 | — | 19 | — | Reference work (Wikipedia/Wikibooks) |
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
| Power | 28 hp (19 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2.700/mincorrect |
| Cylinders | 3 Hubraumcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
| Cooling system | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,980 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,380 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,150 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,600 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 350 mmcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel driveWD/MFWDcorrect |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
| Turning radius | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Drive type | Heck-correct |
| Construction type | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
Origin and approval
| Plant | Japancorrect |
|---|---|
| Production period | 1,983correct |
Other data
| Compact-baureihe modell | 1,710correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford 1710 have?
The Ford 1710 delivers 28 hp.
How fast does the Ford 1710 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ford 1710?
2,980 mm × 1,380 mm × 2,150 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki (CC BY-SA 3.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · Data sources and cross-checks
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