New Holand 1720 Coments

[leftybob]

Just picked up a 81 1720 4x4 yesterday. Using a 6ft finishing mower behind . Any one have any coments on this tractor good or bad I would like yo hear them.

 

[farmall40]

I had a 1720 years ago, it was buttet proof. I put 1600 hrs on it with no probs.

 

[Wolfy]

One of Ford's best. Right up with the 8N. But they didn't start making the 1720 until 1986. Ford made the 1700 from 1979-1982. Then the 1710 from 1982-1986. Then the 1720 from 1986-2000.

 

[farmall40]

My 1720 was a 1996. Again, it was excellent.

 

[Gooseneck]

I have a Ford 1720. It is a very reliable, solid machine.

 

[leftybob]

The 1720 I was refering to is a New Holand. I know Ford also has a 1720 but there seems to be some difference between the them. It is for sure a 1981

 

[djradz]

The 1720 I was refering to is a New Holand. I know Ford also has a 1720 but there seems to be some difference between the them. It is for sure a 1981

Something is not right! Maybe someone has messed with the decals or nameplate.

 

[Marveltone]

Pics, please. We need to resolve this.

Joe

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

The Ford/Newholand 1720 is the exact same tractor as the Ford1720. What makes you think there is somthing different.
Bill

 

[Marveltone]

I know the Ford and New Holland are the same, but the OP said it's an '81 New Holland. The years don't match up. Since Ford purchased New Holland in 1985, the New Holland label wouldn't show up until then or after. My 1510 is an '85 and only has Ford logos on it. My guess newer decals put on an older tractor to dress it up. No problem with that as such, just makes it confusing. :confused2:

From tractordata.com, not always 100% accurate, but a good place to start:
1700 = 1979-1982
1710 = 1983-1986
1720 = 1987-2000

Just trying to figure out what tractor we're really talking about.

Joe

 

[jimmysisson]

My 2120 bought from the original owner (Ford tractor salesman's personal machine) is a 1993, no trace of New Holland name on it, Ford all over.
Jim

 

[Turbys_1700]

I own a 99 1720 with 550 hours...
I purchased it in 2006 with 245 hours...
Just got an FEL and pull a 6' RFM weekly in the summer...
Great tractor and very reliable...
I think that when NH purchased Ford they kept the Ford lettering for a few years and then transitioned with Ford-New Holland and then New Holland...
They are still the same tractor...

 

[leftybob]

I posted the tractor was for sure a 1981.now I'm not sure what I got. The I.D tag was not on the tractor. I Recived a operator's manuel with the tractor and inside the cover was a I.D tag from New Holand *UL423XX Model AL 413A Engine #N843-598XX Unit 9E258 The tractor has the 4-speeds on the left side of the seat and 3-speeds with reverse near the steering column. It has 3200 hrs on it. Sorry for the confusion. I guess I was told it was a 1981 fron someone who didn't know.

 

[rayikeo2]

Maybe you got a 1981 Ford 1700 with the wrong owners manual for a 1720. Post a picture.:confused2:

 

[Wolfy]

leftybob, it sounds like you have a 1720, but its not a 81. The 1700 would have 2 shifters under the seat. Some 1710's had a similiar setup as the 1700, and some like mine have 1 under the seat and a 3/R steering column setup (like you said) but none had a shifter to the left. I got a few hours on my uncle's 1920. That has a setup like you described. And since the 1720 is only one size smaller, seems logical for it to have the same setup.

 

[Wolfy]

I just noticed you said the shifter was near the steering column...the 1710 shifter is built into the steering colomun. Also, if the tractor has a oil bath air filter, it is probably a 1700. There might be other little details to look for but Im unaware of any.

 

[roman]

I have a 1992 Ford 1720 with about 2030 hours. It has a sims full metal cab with upper and lower doors with glass. I primarily use it to haul cord wood, Split and chip wood and remove snow. I also use it for improving my lot.
I just bought a used Woods BH with subframe that is being removed from a
'94 1720 NH. The previous owner is going to give me the parts for attachment and Hydo connection which I will put on my 1720. Then I need to get my 1720 to his place an hour away to attach the BH and bring it home. Seems like a crazy process but the only one we can come up with...
My pto clutch doesn't work but the drive clutch is very strong. I am going to have a mechanic check the adjustment and peek to see if the pto side is rusted.

 

[twoone]

I have a 92 1720 and the shifter's are on the left, only control below the seat is on the right one for the axle lock and the handle for the 4 wheel drive. there is a tag on the right side of the eng. below the oil dip stick where you control the hyd system. Hope this helps if you need more info let me know.