SPECS / COMPARISON
Ford 1700 vs Kubota L235
A detailed comparison of the Ford 1700 and the Kubota L235. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Ford 170018.6 kW (25.0 HP)
Kubota L23517.5 kW (23.5 HP)
Weight
Ford 1700113.6 cm (2WD: 2325.9 lbs (1055.0 kg) 4WD: 44.7 in.)
Kubota L235970.0 kg (2WD : 1948.9 lbs (884.0 kg) 4WD : 2114.2 lbs (959.0 kg) 2WD : 1959.9 lbs (889.0 kg) 4WD : 2138.5 lbs)
| Specification | Ford 1700 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors | Kubota L235 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Compact Utility Tractor | Compact Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 18.6 kW (25.0 HP) | 17.5 kW (23.5 HP) |
| Weight | 113.6 cm (2WD: 2325.9 lbs (1055.0 kg) 4WD: 44.7 in.) | 970.0 kg (2WD : 1948.9 lbs (884.0 kg) 4WD : 2114.2 lbs (959.0 kg) 2WD : 1959.9 lbs (889.0 kg) 4WD : 2138.5 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 649.0 kg (1430.8 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Gear shift | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Length | 280.0 cm (110.2 in.) | 286.0 cm (112.6 in.) |
| Years Made | 1979-1982 | 1981-1985 |
| Engine Model | Shibaura LE892 | Kubota D1102A |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Horsepower (PTO) | 17.4 kW (PTO: 23.4 HP) | — |
| Displacement | 1272 cc (77.6 cu in.) | 1115 cc (68.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.0 cm (3.54 in.) | 7.59 cm (2.99 in.) |
| Stroke | 10.0 cm (3.94 in.) | 8.20 cm (3.23 in.) |
| PTO Type | Rear, transmissionFront | — |
| PTO Speed | Rear: 540 RPM | — |
| Low Idle | 750-850 RPM | — |
| High Idle | 2600-2650 RPM | — |
| Rated RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Firing Order | 1.02.2023 | — |
| Injection Timing | 20 °-22° | 25 ° B.T.D.C. |
| Injector Opening Pressure | 117.6 bar (1705.6 psi) | — |
| Battery | 12 V 72A | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 85.4 in. (217.0 cm) with ROPS | 195.0 cm (76.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 150.0 cm (2WD: 59.8 in. (152.0 cm) 4WD: 59.1 in.) | 164.0 cm (2WD: 66.1 in. (168.0 cm) 4WD: 64.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 32.0 cm (2WD: 14.2 in. (36.0 cm) 4WD: 12.6 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22.0 L | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 l (1.3 gal) | 6.1 l (1.6 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 5.3 l (1.4 gal) | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) |
| Front Hubs Capacity | 2.4 l (Front axle differential case: 0.6 gal) | 2.3 l (Front axle differential case(4WD): 0.6 gal) |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse | 8 forward and 7 reverse |
| Chassis | 2×4 WD or 4WD 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 13.8 km/h (Forward: 12.3 MPH (19.8 km/h) Reverse: 8.57 MPH) | 13.0 km/h (Forward: 12.1 MPH (19.5 km/h) Reverse: 8.1 MPH) |
| Drawbar Category | Category I | I |
| Hitch Type | Live | — |
| Front Tires | Ag : 5.00-15Ag : 6.00×16 | Ag: 4.00-15 , 6-14 Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12 , 25×8.50-14 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 11.2-24 | Ag: 9.5-24Lawn/turf: 16.3-16 |
| Total Flow | – | — |
| Pump Flow | — | 23.5 LPM (6.2 GPM) |
| Engine Type | — | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Rear PTO Type | — | Continuous or live |
| Rear PTO Speed | — | 540 /828 RPM |
| Injection Pressure | — | 147.0 bar (13.720-2132.1 psi) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 24.0 l (6.3 gal) |
| Steering Capacity | — | 0.2 l (0.1 gal) |
| Brakes | — | Wet disc |
| Cabin Type | — | Open operator station, two-post ROPS |
| Steering Type | — | Manual or power assist |
| Hydraulic Type | — | Open center |
| Working Pressure | — | 155.1 bar (2250.0 psi) |
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