I had put a 1200 pound back hoe on my old 1700 a couple of times. The three point hitch could lift it no problem, but the front end came off the ground. I had to put about 300 lbs in the loader bucket to keep it down. I upgraded to the 1920 and no more problem. Ford did sell a hoe for it my guess is it weighs about 800 lbs. good luck.
George2615
Super Member
I have a Woods BH750. It came with a sub frame that fits Ford 1320,1520,1720, and 1920.
I'd say a BH650 or 750 would work on your tractor if you could find a used one. or maybe the new 6500,7500 will work.
I don't know what my 750 weighs as its not listed in the owners manual but I'd guess around 900-1000 lbs.
I'd say a BH650 or 750 would work on your tractor if you could find a used one. or maybe the new 6500,7500 will work.
I don't know what my 750 weighs as its not listed in the owners manual but I'd guess around 900-1000 lbs.
Creamer
Elite Member
I have had over a ton on my 1710 3 pt. A little light in the front end even with the loader but it lifted no problem. I did get a heavier top link than came with it though. Just my nervousness.
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bdoyle
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- Joined
- Jan 21, 2006
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- Location
- Nevada
- Tractor
- 78 Ford 1600 & 81 Ford 1700, 1980 Bobcat 720
No pump right now but I plan on using one on what ever I wind up with. It does have a hydraulic tank. I don't have my loader on the 1700 yet. I was planning on building a subframe / rear loader mount to spread the load over the rear axle, engine mount and normal rear loader bolts. Would like to do a trial hook up but the BH is a few hours away and I can either put the tractor or the BH in the trailer.