Ford-New Holland 1720 Discussions

Here are the most recent 1720 topics from our community.
  1. tedward4

    Ford New Holland 1720 (and others) Rear Remote Valve

    Hi All, I'm trying to gauge interest on people looking to add a rear remove valve(s) to the 1720. I've been making a kit for the 1710 (see picture) but have come across a few people looking for...
  2. J

    Ford/New Holland 1720 Clutch Overhaul Questions

    I am currently in the process of performing an overhaul on the dual clutch on my 1997 Ford/New Holland 1720. The reason for the overhaul is because the transmission clutch engagement point was...
  3. B

    Ford 1720 Rear axle seal

    I have a1995 Ford 1720. On the rear wheel shaft I have a lot of fluid leaking out. I purchased Part #10, ball bearing seal, off the parts diagram below. I have removed the 4 bolts out of part#9...
  4. M

    power steering fluid leak from top of steering column - Ford/New Holland 1720

    I have power steering fluid leaking from the top of the steering column on my 1995 Ford/New Holland 1720. I pulled apart the steering shaft and assembly and it looks like the spacer(s), rubber...
  5. John White

    B3030 might be re4placeing a New Holland 1720???

    I have a New Holland 1720 with FEL, no complaints, has been a excellent problem free tractor. I ran on to what I thought was a great deal on a B3030, 750 hours. The enclosed cab with heat and AC...
  6. G

    NH 1720 Aux Service Connection from 3PH

    NH 1720 mfg in 1995 Please excuse any poor terminology as I'm not too tractor savvy. NH parts catalog show option to add single remote from cylinder head on hydraulic lift housing where a plug...
  7. D

    Ford New Holland 1720 Single or Double Clutch?

    I have a 1991ish 1720 Ford New Holland with clutch problems. I'm trying to determine if my 1720 has a double or a single clutch. I cannot determine by engaging the clutch as the clutch will not...
  8. L

    New holland 1720 question

    Hello guy's, I have a 2000 New Holland 1720 4x4 with 32 actual hours on it. This tractor has set in the machine shed all its life. I have put on about an average of a little over two hours a year...
  9. T

    New Holland 1720 will not start.

    I have a newer 1720. It has to be in neutral and clutch pushed down to start. Tonight I got a call that it would not start. Went out and checked. No power to ignition. Lights will not go on.... Do...
  10. J

    1996 ford new holland 1720 Hydraulic Oil change

    This may be a dumb question, but is there any need to prime the hydraulics after a oil and filter change? I've done it before and it wasn't neccesary, but last night after the oil and filter...
  11. T

    Buying Advice Ford/New Holland 1720 Loader recommendation?

    Buying a NH/Ford 1720 4x4 that needs a loader. Any recommendations on brand? Will be used for light farm work, moving compost, etc. No 1 ton pallets or anything excessive. Anyone think there's a...
  12. M

    Traction New Holland 1720 front wheels won't turn

    I was using a 3 point hitch mower deck on the lawn in 4-wheel drive. Parts of the lawn are steep which is why I needed the extra traction. I heard a popping noise and suddenly the front wheels...
  13. T

    New Holland 1720 will not start

    Problem: New Holland 1720 will not start. The engine turns over. Used jumper cables connected to my truck and it did not help. The indicator for the glow plugs on the instrument panel does not...
  14. 7

    Advice on Turf Tires for a Ford/NH 1720

    Hello, looking to pick your brains for a minute. I've been wanting to get a set of turfs and rims for my '95 4wd 1720. The manual calls for 28-8.50-14s on the front and 13.6-16s at the rear. I...
  15. T

    Battery Replacement NH 1720

    My battery croaked out on my tractor after 29 months... The battery that was in it was a 30H series... Exide Commercial from Tractor Supply... The new 30H series only has a 12 month replacement...
  16. K

    Ford 1320 - 1720 Rear Rims

    I have searched high and low for the answer to this, which my local dealer had no interest in answering since I was not buying any parts and will therefore never buy parts from them, but: Are the...
  17. J

    New Holland 1720 Alternator wiring problem

    Anyone have a color-coded wiring diagram for the alternator on a 1720? I discovered I don't have a warning light for the alternator. In my investigation it turns out that 2 wires in the wire...
  18. F

    ford 1720 rear axle housing

    not sure year, but i think its a 1989, 4x4. my stepdad needs to know it the rear axle housings are interchangable. for what ever reason he wants to swap the right side with the left side. also how...
  19. J

    New Holland 1720 stuck in 1st gear

    I have a New Holland 1720 with the shuttle shift. Always been a great little tractor. TOday I went to use it and it was stuck in 1st gear. (Not the shuttle shifter, the main gear selector to the...
  20. B

    Ford 1720 rear hydraulics How to

    Hello everyone I just purchased a 1989 1720 with 1100 hrs yeah.Now I would like to add rear hydraulics for a log splitter and a corn planter/w one way cylinder.The tractor doesn't have any rear...
  21. W

    Ford 1720 rear axle seal

    Hello, I need to replace the rear axle seal on my 1720. From the parts breakdown, it looks like I need to remove the wheel shaft case, remove the nut from the end of the axle, pull the axle out...
  22. A

    NH 1720 cab

    I've finally come down to getting a cab on my tractor. I've priced new tractors and I'm better off to get a cab. Besides that my 1720 is my pefect tractor after the cab. It's better to be warm in...
  23. N

    Ford/NH 1720

    What would a fair price be for the above tractor with 700 hours, unknown brand FEL, Rhino mower (unk size), box scraper (unk size). It is in fair condition. Seller is saying just spent a little...
  24. W

    Ford/NH 1720 vs 1920

    Can anyone tell me if the 1720 and 1920 share the same frame? More specifically are the roll bars from these two tractors identical? I need to replace the roll-bar on my 1920, and I have located a...
  25. L

    1720 Rear Remotes

    I have a '98 1720 and would like to add rear remotes to it for top-n-tilt. I called my local NH dealer and he says NH no longer sells a kit for the 1720 through whole goods. Does anybody know if...
  26. F

    Buying Advice advice NH 1720 vs NH TC30

    Any advice on buying a new NH TC30 or a used NH 1720? The 1720 is 2wd with 375 hours, asking price $6,000 with blade. Looks very clean. Are there any compelling reasons to go with the new TC30...
  27. 5

    L2350 versus NH 1720 Loader work

    Can anyone give me advice on the reputation and loader work performance on the Kubota L2350 and or the New Holland 1720 tractors. Is 1100 hours 1996 asking for trouble as I fear?I am getting...
  28. 5

    Buying Advice Advice on NH 1720 diesel 4wd

    I'm new on board to this impressive group and need to ask for advice on a 1998 NH 1720. Has anyone any expereince with this model or it's strength with a loader to haul clay.rock and manure for...
  29. A

    NH 1720

    Just wondering if $8950.00 would be a reasonable price for a 1998 New Holland 1720 4 WD with 325 hours? Looking at possibly purchasing this tractor.
  30. R

    NH 1720 hyd remote & single acting

    I had a rear remote hyd added to my used 1720 when I bought it. How do I use a single-acting cylinder on it without over/underloading the pump? --->Paul
  31. L

    FEL hydraulics erratic NH 1720

    Hi to all the experts here - I'm throwing myself on your mercy. I've owned my 1998 NH 1720 w/FEL and BH for about 40 running hours (it has 650 hours). I changed the fluid(s) and filters when I...
  32. T

    New Holland 1720 Floor Mats?

    My neighbor has an NH 1720 and his floor mats are cracking. He wants to replace the 3 of them but says the NH dealer wants 30 bucks a piece for them. Anyone know of any place that has them...
  33. A

    NH 1720 Anti freeze leak

    My 1720 has been leaking anti freeze from a plug? behind the fuel filter and by the oil filter. What is that plug called? I have the service manual but can't find it any were in it. It's starting...
  34. D

    New Holland 1720

    Here is a photo of my tractor.
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