
Head to head · Utility
Ford 1710 vs Kubota KT285

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KubotaModel B
Kubota KT285
Utility
- power
- 27.6 hp
- displacement
- 101 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
FordFord 1710
vs
KubotaKubota KT285
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 1710 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)171027.7 hp
KT28527.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1710 is in the 20th percentile; KT285 is in the 19th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ KT285 higher · +15.8 ci (+19%)171085.2 ci
KT285101 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1710 is in the 14th percentile; KT285 is in the 23rd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied17103
KT2853
Median Utility Tractor4
1710 is in the 23rd percentile; KT285 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Width
▲ 1710 higher · +2.7 in (+5%)171054.7 in
KT28552 in
Median Utility Tractor66 in
1710 is in the 27th percentile; KT285 is in the 20th · 3,933 models
1710 (A)KT285 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Kubota KT285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Kubota | — |
| Model | 1710 | KT285 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Kubota KT285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shibaura | Kubota | — |
| Model | H843 | D1703 | — |
| Power Output | 27.7hp | 27.6hp | ▲ 1710+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 85.2ci | 101ci | ▲ KT285+15.8 ci · +19% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.4in | ▲ KT285+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.6in | ▲ KT285+0.3 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Kubota KT285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12x4 Synchro Diesel 12-speed | Power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Kubota KT285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 118in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 54.7in | 52in | ▲ 1710+2.7 in · +5% |
| Height | 84.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 2,425lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Kubota KT285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Kubota KT285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear, Transmission PTO with optional front PTO | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Kubota KT285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 14-Jul | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 11.2-24 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Kubota KT285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | Category I | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,813lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Kubota KT285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | MFWD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical drum | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Kubota KT285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Kubota KT285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 1710 | Kubota KT285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | ROPS | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 20th percentile (27.7 hp)B · 19th percentile (27.6 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 14th percentile (85.2 ci)B · 23rd percentile (101 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Width
median 66 inA · 27th percentile (54.7 in)B · 20th percentile (52 in)
A · 1710B · KT285Median Utility Tractor