Head to head · Utility

Ford 1710 vs Kubota L3240

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 L3240

Utility

power
32 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L3240 specs
FordFord 1710
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KubotaKubota L3240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L3240 higher · +4.3 hp (+16%)
171027.7 hp
L324032 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1710 is in the 20th percentile; L3240 is in the 24th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L3240 higher · +15.8 ci (+19%)
171085.2 ci
L3240101 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1710 is in the 14th percentile; L3240 is in the 23rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
17103
L32403
Median Utility Tractor4

1710 is in the 23rd percentile; L3240 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ L3240 higher · +970 lb (+40%)
17102,425 lb
L32403,395 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1710 is in the 16th percentile; L3240 is in the 28th · 5,107 models

1710 (A)L3240 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 1710Kubota L3240Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
Model1710L3240—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 1710Kubota L3240Difference
ManufacturerShibauraKubota—
ModelH843D1703-M-E2—
Power Output27.7hp32hp▲ L3240+4.3 hp · +16%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,700RPM▲ L3240+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement85.2ci101ci▲ L3240+15.8 ci · +19%
Bore3.3in3.4in▲ L3240+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in3.6in▲ L3240+0.3 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecFord 1710Kubota L3240Difference
Type12x4 Synchro Diesel 12-speedHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 1710Kubota L3240Difference
Length118in115in▲ 1710+3 in · +3%
Width54.7in59.8in▲ L3240+5.1 in · +9%
Height84.8in90.7in▲ L3240+5.9 in · +7%
Operating Weight2,425lb3,395lb▲ L3240+970 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 1710Kubota L3240Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 1710Kubota L3240Difference
TypeRear, Transmission PTO with optional front PTOSemi-independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded2,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 1710Kubota L3240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,813lb3,749lb▲ 1710+64 lb · +2%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 1710Kubota L3240Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical drumWet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 1710Kubota L3240Difference
Starter TypeElectric starterElectric—

Capacities

SpecFord 1710Kubota L3240Difference
Coolant1.5gal1.6gal▲ L3240+0.2 gal · +14%

Operator Station

SpecFord 1710Kubota L3240Difference
TypeROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 20th percentile (27.7 hp)B · 24th percentile (32 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)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 16th percentile (2,425 lb)B · 28th percentile (3,395 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 24th percentile (118 in)B · 20th percentile (115 in)
A · 1710B · L3240Median Utility Tractor
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