I've just pulled my 1700 apart to replace the clutch. So far it's relatively simple, but quite a bit of work to do alone, on dirt, and with a flat tire. I haven't been able to attempt reassembly. That will be the tough part. Do it on smooth concrete, or lay a sheet of plywood down so the jack rolls easily.
Make sure to unhook everything first: Wiring, throttle linkage, hydraulic lines for the 3 point (and loader, if applicable), steering linkage, front drive shaft if applicable, etc. I drove wooden wedges into the gaps between the front axle and frame, so it doesn't wobble.
I haven't found anything except the flywheel nut that requires unusual tools. I think 13, 15, 17 and 19mm sockets and end wrenches did everything except the wire from the alternator; the flywheel nut is much bigger; I haven't tried to pull that off yet since it's been raining here. I'll have to buy a correct socket for the flywheel nut, or rent one.
I'm certainly not an expert, since this is the first split I've done by myself (and the other one I was about 11 years old, and in the way more than helping, if you know what I mean) and I don't even have a manual yet.
With the split done and clutch components removed, I'm 2 1/2 hours into the job, which included removing the loader. I estimate it will take twice that long or more to put it back together; I could be way off base.