New Holland 1720

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The New Holland 1720 is a compact utility tractor that was produced by New Holland from 1987 to 2000. It comes equipped with a Shibaura N843 1.5 liter three-cylinder diesel engine, offering 27.8 horsepower at 2500 RPM. The tractor features several transmission options, including a gear type with 12 forward and four reverse gears, and a mechanical shuttle with 12 gears in each direction. It was designed for a range of utility functions and offers a three-point hitch with a lift capacity of 1740 pounds. The operating weight of the tractor ranges from 2491 to 2690 pounds, depending on the configuration. It is fitted with an open operator station that features a two-post ROPS for safety, plus power steering and wet disc brakes to enhance operating ease and control.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 27.8

Transmission: Gear or mechanical shuttle

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 2491 to 2690

Fuel Type: Diesel

New Holland 1720 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Below Average

Greater than 22% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Average

Greater than 31% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 83% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Shibaura
Model: N843
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: -
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 91.3
Bore (in): 3.31
Stroke (in): 3.54
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): 27.8

Transmission

Type: Gear or mechanical shuttle
Forward Gears: 12
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 120.9
Width (in): 55.1
Height (in): 85.8
Operating Weight (lb): 2491 to 2690

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Transmission or live (option)
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 5.9
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year: 2000
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: Category I
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): 1740
Operator Station Type: Open operator station with two-post ROPS
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Open Center