The Ford 1720 tractor specifications include engine power rated at 27.7 hp (20.7 kW), a gear or mechanical shuttle transmission, and a listed weight of 2,491 to 2,690 lbs.
Ford 1720 key specifications
| Engine power |
27.7 hp (20.7 kW) |
| PTO power |
23.5 hp (17.5 kW) |
| Displacement |
91.3 cu in (1.5 L) |
| Transmission |
gear or mechanical shuttle |
| Fuel capacity |
8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
| Weight |
2,491 to 2,690 lbs |
| Wheelbase |
65 inches (165 cm) |
Ford 1720 industry comparison
See how this tractor compares across up to six main specifications using the low, average and high values for Ford farm and compact tractors in this specifications database.
Engine power27.7 hp
Low 13 hpAverage 96.2 hpHigh 360 hp
PTO power23.5 hp
Low 11 hpAverage 78.8 hpHigh 316 hp
Displacement1.5 L
Low 0.7 LAverage 4.4 LHigh 14.8 L
Fuel capacity8.5 gal
Low 3.5 galAverage 40.3 galHigh 286 gal
Maximum listed weight2,690 lbs
Low 1,344 lbsAverage 8,007.5 lbsHigh 32,500 lbs
Wheelbase65 in
Low 48 inAverage 89.4 inHigh 139 in
This model Ford farm and compact tractors average
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Maximum fuel capacity32.2 L
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Engine specifications
| Bore/Stroke |
3.307 × 3.543 inches (84 × 90 mm) |
| Rated RPM |
2,500 |
| Compression |
22.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity |
5.9 qt (5.6 L) |
| Starter |
electric |
| Starter volts |
12 |
| Net engine power |
26.5 hp (19.8 kW) |
| Firing order |
1-2-3 |
Transmission options
| Gear options |
12 forward and 4 reverse or 12 forward and reverse |
PTO and hitch
| Rear hitch category |
Category I |
| Hitch control |
draft control (optional) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) |
1,742 lbs (790 kg) |
| Rear PTO speed |
540 rpm |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic capacity |
7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Hydraulic type |
open center |
| Pump flow |
7.8 gpm (29.5 L/min) |
| Total flow |
10.6 gpm (40.1 L/min) |
| Steering flow |
2.8 gpm (10.6 L/min) |
Electrical specifications
| Electrical ground |
negative |
| Battery volts |
12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Listed weight range |
2,491 to 2,690 lbs |
| Length |
121.2 inches (307 cm) |
| Width |
55.2 inches (140 cm) |
| Ground clearance |
11.8 inches (29 cm) |
| ROPS height |
86 inches (218 cm) |
Tires and tread
| Rear tread |
43.3 to 58.7 inches (109 to 149 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 tire |
23-8.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf rear tire |
13.6-16 |
Attachments
| Attachment type |
mid-mount Ford 914 |
| Cutting width |
72 inches (182 cm) |
| Backhoe type |
Ford 757B Backhoe |
| Transport height |
71 inches (180 cm) |
| Loading height |
72.75 inches (184 cm) |
| Bucket Rotation |
180° |
| Bucket force |
1,925 lbs (873 kg) |
| Dipperstick force |
940 lbs (426 kg) |
Note: Industry comparison values are calculated from models in this specifications database. Specifications can vary by year, market, configuration, tires and optional equipment. For official specifications, check the tractor’s original operator, service or parts manual.
