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Head to head · Utility
Ford 1720 vs Ford 8N

FordFord 1720
vs
FordFord 8N
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 1720 higher · +0.4 hp (+1%)172027.8 hp
8N27.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1720 is in the 20th percentile; 8N is in the 19th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8N higher · +28.7 ci (+31%)172091.3 ci
8N120 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1720 is in the 17th percentile; 8N is in the 28th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 8N higher · +1 (+33%)17203
8N4
Median Utility Tractor4
1720 is in the 23rd percentile; 8N is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1720 higher · +8 (+200%)172012
8N4
Median Utility Tractor12
1720 is in the 50th percentile; 8N is in the 4th · 4,941 models
1720 (A)8N (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 1720 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 1720 | 8N | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 1720 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shibaura | Ford | — |
| Model | N843 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 27.8hp | 27.4hp | ▲ 1720+0.4 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 1720+500 RPM · +25% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 8N+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 91.3ci | 120ci | ▲ 8N+28.7 ci · +31% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.2in | ▲ 1720+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.5in | 3.7in | ▲ 8N+0.2 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 1720 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Constant mesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 1720 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 121in | 115in | ▲ 1720+6 in · +5% |
| Width | 55.1in | 64.8in | ▲ 8N+9.7 in · +18% |
| Height | 85.8in | 54.5in | ▲ 1720+31.3 in · +57% |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 2,717lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 1720 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Pump Flow Capacity | Not recorded | 4.9gpm | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Mechanical | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 1720 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Transmission | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Power Rating | Not recorded | 23.9hp | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 1720 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 800lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 1720 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Mechanical | — |
| Power Steering | Not recorded | false | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Manual Drum | — |
| Differential Lock Type | Not recorded | Mechanical | — |
| Differential Lock Location | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 1720 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 1720 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.5gal | 3gal | ▲ 8N+1.5 gal · +100% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 1720 | Ford 8N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open with two-post ROPS | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 20th percentile (27.8 hp)B · 19th percentile (27.4 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 17th percentile (91.3 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)
Length
median 137 inA · 28th percentile (121 in)B · 20th percentile (115 in)
A · 1720B · 8NMedian Utility Tractor