Yup, actually 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300 and 1500 are all 2 cylinder engine. I love my 1700,it just sips diesel and it is so simple to work on. it is my go to tractor unless I need loader work, picking up hay bails and heavy duty stuff like that.
My 1715 is pretty easy on fuel also, about a half gallon an hour when working heavy. Moving up to a 50 hp cab soon and I am willing to bet that it won't sip fuel like my old Ford. Switching from 5 gallon polly cans to a 100 gallon transfer tank too.
No it won't, mine uses about 1g/h when working. I have a 48.3Hp cab tractor. But it is also a 4 cyl.
Do you still have the problem? for me, my 1700 is always barned but even in real cold weather the key for me is to run glow plug at least between 20-25 second and then have a strong battery. The strong start is a huge factor in initial combustion before you get bunch of un-burned fuel in the cylinder due to several unsuccessful attempts. On the older battery, I do put a $6 HF battery trickle charger to top off the charge and that helps a lot to.
Good, Just messaged you on what you asked.