Head to head · Utility

Ford 1720 vs Kubota KT280

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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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KubotaModel B

Kubota KT280

Utility

power
27.6 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full KT280 specs
FordFord 1720
vs
KubotaKubota KT280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1720 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
172027.8 hp
KT28027.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1720 is in the 20th percentile; KT280 is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT280 higher · +0.2 ci (<1%)
172091.3 ci
KT28091.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1720 is in the 17th percentile; KT280 is in the 20th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
17203
KT2803
Median Utility Tractor4

1720 is in the 23rd percentile; KT280 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
172012
KT28012
Median Utility Tractor12

1720 is in the 50th percentile; KT280 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1720 (A)KT280 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 1720Kubota KT280Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
Model1720KT280—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 1720Kubota KT280Difference
ManufacturerShibauraKubota—
ModelN843D1503—
Power Output27.8hp27.6hp▲ 1720+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM▲ KT280+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.3ci91.5ci▲ KT280+0.2 ci · <1%
Bore3.3in3.3inSame
Stroke3.5in3.6in▲ KT280+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecFord 1720Kubota KT280Difference
TypeNot recordedPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 1720Kubota KT280Difference
Length121inNot recorded—
Width55.1in52in▲ 1720+3.1 in · +6%
Height85.8inNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecFord 1720Kubota KT280Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 1720Kubota KT280Difference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 1720Kubota KT280Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 1720Kubota KT280Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 1720Kubota KT280Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 1720Kubota KT280Difference
Coolant1.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFord 1720Kubota KT280Difference
TypeOpen with two-post ROPSROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 20th percentile (27.8 hp)B · 19th percentile (27.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)B · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Width

median 66 in
A · 27th percentile (55.1 in)B · 20th percentile (52 in)
A · 1720B · KT280Median Utility Tractor
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