Head to head · Utility

Ford 1720 vs International Harvester 284

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FordModel A

Ford 1720

Utility

power
27.8 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1720 specs
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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 284

Utility

power
27.8 hp
displacement
71.3 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 284 specs
FordFord 1720
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester 284

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
172027.8 hp
28427.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1720 is in the 20th percentile; 284 is in the 20th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1720 higher · +20 ci (+28%)
172091.3 ci
28471.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1720 is in the 17th percentile; 284 is in the 10th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 284 higher · +1 (+33%)
17203
2844
Median Utility Tractor4

1720 is in the 23rd percentile; 284 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1720 higher · +4 (+50%)
172012
2848
Median Utility Tractor12

1720 is in the 50th percentile; 284 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1720 (A)284 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 1720International Harvester 284Difference
ManufacturerFordInternational Harvester—
Model1720284—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 1720International Harvester 284Difference
ManufacturerShibauraMazda—
ModelN843M4-71G—
Power Output27.8hp27.8hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM▲ 284+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders34▲ 284+1 · +33%
Displacement91.3ci71.3ci▲ 1720+20 ci · +28%
Bore3.3in2.8in▲ 1720+0.5 in · +18%
Stroke3.5in3in▲ 1720+0.5 in · +17%

Transmission

SpecFord 1720International Harvester 284Difference
TypeNot recordedSliding gear with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 1720International Harvester 284Difference
Length121inNot recorded—
Width55.1in55.1inSame
Height85.8in72in▲ 1720+13.8 in · +19%
Operating WeightNot recorded2,430lb—

Hydraulics

SpecFord 1720International Harvester 284Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 1720International Harvester 284Difference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecFord 1720International Harvester 284Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded15—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 1720International Harvester 284Difference
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,010lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 1720International Harvester 284Difference
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeWet discHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 1720International Harvester 284Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 1720International Harvester 284Difference
Coolant1.5gal1.3gal▲ 1720+0.2 gal · +15%

Operator Station

SpecFord 1720International Harvester 284Difference
TypeOpen with two-post ROPSOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 20th percentile (27.8 hp)B · 20th percentile (27.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)B · 10th percentile (71.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Width

median 66 in
A · 27th percentile (55.1 in)B · 27th percentile (55.1 in)
A · 1720B · 284Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageFord 1720Full spec pageInternational Harvester 284