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Ford 1710 Discussions (210)

Here are the most recent 1710 topics from our community.
  1. R

    Ford 1710 - Slow and Weak Rear 3pt Lift - Help!

    Recently bought a 1710 4x4 with FEL (Ford 770A). Everything works but the rear hydraulics are very weak. The arms will raise and lower but if you put any weight on them (even my 230lbs. Dad) the...
  2. O

    Ignition Problem Ford 1710

    Hello, I'm kind of new to my old tractor and started having an ignition problem today. At problem start glow looked to be working but all that happened when attempt to start was a solenoid...
  3. tedward4

    Ford 1710 Rear Remote Valve

    Here's a quick look at the rear valve I added to my 1710. New Holland parts shows that the remote kit for this model is no longer available so I had to come up with a custom solution. I see a...
  4. tedward4

    Ford 1710 (and others) Hydraulic Power Beyond Adapter Plate

    Hi Everyone, A while back I posted some pics of the rear remote valve I made for my 1710. See the last pic below, and here's a link to the original post...
  5. A

    Ford 1710 Injector Pump oil Problems

    I figured I would start a new thread since it is a different topic. JC sent me a picture of where to change the oil in the injector pump. Mine is not the same. I have the fill plug, but the...
  6. G

    Ford 1710 will crank but not start

    Just picked up this Ford 1710 and the WSM will be delivered this week. I've read a lot on this forum and I have a lot of respect for all of you. Tractor: Early 80's Ford 1710 Cause: Previous...
  7. H

    Ford 1710 three point will not raise

    Greetings folks, Hope I posted my issue in the correct forum. I own a 4x4 Ford 1710 tractor. UL06201 Unit #4J13B. I have never has any issues with any part of the tractor (except water pump)...
  8. DmansPadge

    Price Check Price on a Ford 1710

    My BIL is looking at a Ford 1710. 27 HP, 4WD. It has a FEL, brushhog, boxblade and post hole digger with at least 1 auger. It has 700 hours on it and the paint and body appear to be in good...
  9. C

    Ford 1710 pto not engaging

    My ford1710 pto does not turn when engaged but when it does turn you can easily stop it with your shoe. If the tractor is on an incline it will turn. Any ideas?
  10. M

    Ford 1710 rear hydraulics slow/not working

    Hello, I'm in Maryland right now and we have quite a bit of snow on the ground with more on the way. I'm house sitting for my parents and the only way I can get out of here is with my fathers...
  11. M

    Ford 1710 steering shock replacement

    Does anyone know of a replacement brand or have a model # of one they bought for theirs? I'd love to be able to order one from napa or get one from an auto parts store vs having to drive 90 miles...
  12. C

    Bought my first tractor Ford 1710 4x4

    I picked up a 86 Ford 1710 4x4 with 770a FEL and a 758a backhoe . Mechanicaly everything Is good. Plans are to change all the fluids and filters, has around 2000 hrs on it. I paid 8k for it with...
  13. M

    Ford 1710

    Hey guys I have the opportunity to buy a nice Ford 1710 tractor with only 520 hours on it from my boss who's selling his house. He'll sell it to me for 2k, this will be my first tractor. It has a...
  14. A

    Ford 1710 4WD

    Looking at buying a Ford 1710 4WD with FEL all 4 new ag tires and 1500 engine hours,the price is $8500 My concerns on this model are as follows: 1. hydralic speed in cold weather (for FEL) 2...
  15. S

    Ford 1710 broke water pump stud

    Hi im a new member, just got time to work on my 1710 3 cylinder diesel, water pump was leaking and tons of play in the water pump shaft. Soaked all the bolts for a few days with penetrating oil...
  16. B

    7108 loader on Ford 1710

    Hello Guys, I will be the first to admit I only know the basics about Hydraulics. So I am looking at installing a 7108 loader and control valve on my Ford 1710. Where I am a bit confused is that...
  17. F

    Ford 1710 tractor starting problem part 2

    Hi, I had asked a previous question about a starting problem with my Ford 1710 tractor. At that time the tractor was cranking but not starting. I used the helpful advise I got on here to fix the...
  18. SuperChief

    Ford 1710 Neutral Safety Switch

    I have googled/youtube'd just about every where. I need to know where the actual switch is located, internal or external. I have traced the two white wires to the switch and tested in neutral...
  19. W

    Ford 1710 Hydraulic leak

    Guys - I bought this tractor in December and love it. I offered to use my backhoe to help out my 80 year old neighbor and dig a drainage ditch for him. Well - of course something goes wrong mid...
  20. F

    Ford 1710 Battery Question

    Hi, Looking for a little help with my old tractor, a Ford 1710. Haven't started it in a year and it needs a new battery. Hard part is it has an old aftermarket bucket on the front that doesn't...
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User Reviews (18)

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5.00 star(s)
bud ford

1710 Ford
ford 1710
Model Year: 1986

Bought tractor used. Got a great deal . 4x4 with loader. Absolutely love the synchronized tranny. Didn't steer properly , lift was slow. Reversed front wheels and changed hydro filter. It had collapsed.Does so about once a year. That's really the only trouble I've had with it. Oh yeah. I cut the fender off from right in front of where it bolts on to the floorboard straight up to the top. Really neat job, and a lot easier to get on and off. Used car door protector moulding to cover the sharp edge over very with the machine.

Pros: shuttle tranny, 4 x 4, fuel use,adequate power, loader
Cons: battery location, collapsing hysro filte

5.00 star(s)
FHC

1710 Ford
Ford 1710 4WD 12 Speed Synchromesh PS
Model Year: 1984

I bought this to replace a Ford Jubilee and to pull a 15KW/3OKW PTO generator along with a loader, finishing mower, box blade, and cultivator. Looked at Deutz but their 30 hp diesel was discontinued, Kubota (at the time too narrow tread stance for Georgia and awful hydraulics), John Deere and Massey Ferguson (235 had transmission powered hydraulics; 245 was live, but a bit heavy for application). I settled on Ford 1710 mainly because of high clearance design of FWD. This tractor was primarily used with a 5' finishing mower for tending to 5 acre lawn, as well as a 5' bush hog for pasture. It has also used as a whole-house standby generator during ice storms with an Onan 4-pole PTO generator. Only replacement parts have been water pump and clutch and normal wear blades, belts and such for the finishing mower. It lacks draft control, but otherwise hydraulics and transmission is very good and plenty of power. I don't care for single hydraulic pump (which is slow on loader), nor do I like the priority valve operation for power steering, nor the 2-stage clutch for PTO (this clutch is poorly designed and is not adjustable for the PTO; I would prefer live independent PTO). On balance, this is an excellent tractor with 4WD which easily makes it out pull heavier tractors (I recently pulled out a neighbor's International 444 that was stuck in his field, for example). My son recently repainted it (though it still needs new decals) and we used a tip from tractor on line to replace brake linings. The parts are expensive, but it hardly uses any. If you can find one, it's the pick of the compacts for this age.

Pros: Reliability, 4 WD Clearance and perforance, transmission, power steering
Cons: 2-stage clutch has no adjustment for PTO, lacks draft control, live indepent PTO is better.

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4.00 star(s)
Quigger

1710 Ford
Ford 1710
Model Year: 0

This was our first 4wd Tractor with a front end loader. Our use is general from cutting grass to wood splitting to road maintenance and snow clearing. Tractor is great. I will never buy another tractor without 4wd or a front loader. For general use it is invaluable.

Pros: It starts all the time. Cannot beat that.
Cons: A little small at 27 hp.

5.00 star(s)
Creamer

1710 Ford
Junior
Model Year: 0

Have FWA and FEL. Wouldn't be without them - they make a huge difference in what I can do with the tractor. Still I use it for everything and it is great!

Pros: The right size for a small yard. It can handle a 5' Bush Hog yet does not tear up the yard.
Cons: Hydraulics are a little slow. Wish it had a little higher top end.

5.00 star(s)
mfuller

1710 Ford
Used 1710
Model Year: 1984

I am very pleased with my Ford 1710. This was a 28 year old machine when I got it, you can tell it was used hard and banged around (all the lights are broken off), but all of the mechanical stuff is not broken or bent, so it must be very rugged.

Pros: It has live hydraulics/pto. Axles/drive shafts are very beefy.
Cons: The 2 stage clutch does not release the pto shaft. Apparently a common problem.

5.00 star(s)
benkwittr

1710 Ford
Ford 1710 4WD Tractor/Loader/Backhoe
Model Year: 1985

I have a weekend home in the Catskill Mountain consisting of 50 acres on top of a mountain which includes flat and rolling meadows, some steep hills, flat mountaintop and several acres of grass surrounding the log home. I love the 60 mile view from my home. I purchased the tractor used and have used it extensively to brush hog the fields and grass, dig trenches for electric and telephone wires and storm water ditches. I have an 800' gravel driveway which requires constant maintenance using my TLB. I also plow snow on occasion although I have a person that plows as I am not there everyday. The tractor has performed well and it just gave me my first big repair when the 4wd drive shaft coupler snapped and the frame twisted and several welds broke. Considering what I have done with the machine and it's age, I am very satisfied. I also know it is starting to tell me I need a new(er) machine. I like New Holland and realize the 27HP 1710 is a little small for my needs. I have heard recently some not so good things about the Boomer CVT tranny as it is too complicated and uses computers? Really!? I like the style, design, etc but am considering a used TC40DA with a hydro tranny which I have heard good things about them. My present 1710 doesn't have synchro tranny, but I have never had problems however realize it would be nice to have that instant reverse option rather than shift when doing loader type operations.

Pros: Good low cost machine that has been very reliable.
Cons: A little small for my needs and starting to give me more maintenance.

5.00 star(s)
Mitchell1020

1710 Ford
Love This Tractor
Model Year: 1996

I have owned this tractor since it was new. I have had very little problems with it. I bought it with a front loader and a backhoe. It has handled all of the things that I need it to do. I would recommend this tractor to anyone who has smaller jobs to do. I am currently looking for a little bigger version of what I currently have.

Pros: Very versitile.
Cons: Very cold blooded.

4.00 star(s)
trakt

1710 Ford
Reliable
Model Year: 1983

This mid-size tractor has been a good piece of equipment for a small horse farm operation. Good for moving snow/manure.

Pros: Reliable.
Cons: None yet.

5.00 star(s)
gopherbroke

1710 Ford
Oldie Goldie
Model Year: 1983

Bought the tractor with the property. A km of steep eroding road, snow removal wood hauling etc. taxes the 3 cyl. engine, but it's a hard working reliable machine.

Pros: Very maneuverable, 12 speed, easy maintenance.
Cons: A little light for what I ask it to do.

5.00 star(s)
djbeeton

1710 Ford
Ford Model 1710
Model Year: 1986

We purchased this tractor to help with our truck farm operation in 1987. It was a great addition to our equipment. 4WD is a definite plus for this tractor.

Pros: Power.
Cons: Roll bar makes storage a problem.

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