Head to head · Utility

Ford 1710 vs Kubota KT285

Ford 1710 Tractor
FordModel A

Ford 1710

Utility

power
27.7 hp
displacement
85.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1710 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota KT285

Utility

power
27.6 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full KT285 specs
FordFord 1710
vs
KubotaKubota KT285

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

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 tied
17103
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

SpecFord 1710Kubota KT285Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
Model1710KT285—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 1710Kubota KT285Difference
ManufacturerShibauraKubota—
ModelH843D1703—
Power Output27.7hp27.6hp▲ 1710+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement85.2ci101ci▲ KT285+15.8 ci · +19%
Bore3.3in3.4in▲ KT285+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in3.6in▲ KT285+0.3 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecFord 1710Kubota KT285Difference
Type12x4 Synchro Diesel 12-speedPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 1710Kubota KT285Difference
Length118inNot recorded—
Width54.7in52in▲ 1710+2.7 in · +5%
Height84.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight2,425lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecFord 1710Kubota KT285Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 1710Kubota KT285Difference
TypeRear, Transmission PTO with optional front PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecFord 1710Kubota KT285Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded14-Jul—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11.2-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 1710Kubota KT285Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory I—
Hitch CategoryCategory II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,813lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 1710Kubota KT285Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical drumNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 1710Kubota KT285Difference
Starter TypeElectric starterElectric—

Capacities

SpecFord 1710Kubota KT285Difference
Coolant1.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFord 1710Kubota KT285Difference
TypeROPSROPSSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 20th percentile (27.7 hp)B · 19th percentile (27.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 14th percentile (85.2 ci)B · 23rd percentile (101 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Width

median 66 in
A · 27th percentile (54.7 in)B · 20th percentile (52 in)
A · 1710B · KT285Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageFord 1710Full spec pageKubota KT285