Strengths easy to use lots of power for those tough jobs starts every time

Weaknesses dont break anything parts are outrageios if you can find parts newhollend has stoped selling parts so many part are no longer avable

Overall average utillity tractor I would never buy a ford/newhollend ever again just because thay obsolete the parts soo soon and part prices are 2 times higher than competitor

Strengths When I haven't managed to break anything, it is fantastic. The tractor I own is 4x4 - I've had it sink up to the axle in mud - put in 4 wheel, locked the diff and it walked out of the hole. It always starts and will run all day on a tank of diesel.

Weaknesses This unit was "worked hard" buy the previous owner(s) - the loader brackets crack and have to be welded a couple of times a year (I have a good welder and it's still a problem). Had to drill and tap the sub-frame mounts on one occasion, wathc for loose mounting bolts. Parts seem difficult to find.

Overall This is a fantastic compact tractor. Great for hobby farms or acreage. Will easily handle any implement within it's class. Accessary hydraulics are easily installed.

Strengths I bought a Ford 1700, 1980 model, last year. I mow grass with a Woods RM500 5 foot mower. It starts easy if you let the glow plugs heat for 40 seconds. It's cranky if you don't give them enough time. Parts are ok, but not easy to find. I use fram filters, can't find the OEM ones easily.

Weaknesses My tractor has seen a lot of outdoor storage, so it's not in the best shape. Paint is poor now, and I've had some electrical problems to overcome. I've had to use the wiring diagrams from the ITT shop manual to try and rewire some things. Plus, the fuse panel was pretty corroded with time, and I had to replace. The headlight bulbs (real odd ones) can be found on ebay. I had to hunt to find oil and fule filters, found them on Wix site, and also cross referenced to fram products.

Overall A great value. I mow about six acres every week, and the 1700 and five foot mower makes about the right combination for me. Level land. Price will vary with condition. I've seen them in the low 4K range for a 2WD, up to high 8K for a really nice 4WD model with loader. Mine is a 1980 model, with 2WD. PTO is not live, it only operates when in motion.

Strengths Economical, 1/2 gal. diesel per hr., low maintenance. In 25 yr. I have replaced a water pump and a few parts to the steps. It has original tires, 12 spd fwd, 4 rev, maybe replaced battery about 4-5 times

Weaknesses The factory seat bolted direct and had to go. Universal seat worked with some effort, but rides nicely. Could have used pwr. steer, but is not bad, the 1710+ models have it.

Overall If it was 45 hp. it would be my only tractor, I could not ask for better service. Will out pull an N series tractor I know, and do it on one-half the fuel, plus better hydraulics and tighter steering.