Head to head · Utility
Ford 1710 vs Ford 8N
FordFord 1710
vs
FordFord 8N
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 1710 higher · +0.3 hp (+1%)171027.7 hp
8N27.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1710 is in the 20th percentile; 8N is in the 19th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8N higher · +34.8 ci (+41%)171085.2 ci
8N120 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1710 is in the 14th percentile; 8N is in the 28th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 8N higher · +1 (+33%)17103
8N4
Median Utility Tractor4
1710 is in the 23rd percentile; 8N is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1710 higher · +8 (+200%)171012
8N4
Median Utility Tractor12
1710 is in the 50th percentile; 8N is in the 4th · 4,941 models
1710 (A)8N (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 1710 | 8N | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shibaura | Ford | — |
| Model | H843 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 27.7hp | 27.4hp | ▲ 1710+0.3 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 1710+600 RPM · +30% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 8N+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 85.2ci | 120ci | ▲ 8N+34.8 ci · +41% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.2in | ▲ 1710+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.7in | ▲ 8N+0.4 in · +12% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12x4 Synchro Diesel 12-speed | Constant mesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 118in | 115in | ▲ 1710+3 in · +3% |
| Width | 54.7in | 64.8in | ▲ 8N+10.1 in · +18% |
| Height | 84.8in | 54.5in | ▲ 1710+30.3 in · +56% |
| Operating Weight | 2,425lb | 2,717lb | ▲ 8N+292 lb · +12% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Pump Flow Capacity | Not recorded | 4.9gpm | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Mechanical | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear, Transmission PTO with optional front PTO | Transmission | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Power Rating | Not recorded | 23.9hp | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | Category I | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,813lb | 800lb | ▲ 1710+3,013 lb · +377% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Mechanical | — |
| Power Steering | Not recorded | false | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical drum | Manual Drum | — |
| Differential Lock Type | Not recorded | Mechanical | — |
| Differential Lock Location | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.5gal | 3gal | ▲ 8N+1.6 gal · +114% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 20th percentile (27.7 hp)B · 19th percentile (27.4 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 14th percentile (85.2 ci)B · 28th percentile (120 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 4th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 16th percentile (2,425 lb)B · 19th percentile (2,717 lb)
A · 1710B · 8NMedian Utility Tractor