Ford 2610

The Ford 2610 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 158 ci 2.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 40.5 hp / 30.2 kW; Diesel (gross): 42.5 hp / 31.7 kW; Diesel (listed): 33 hp / 24.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 35.5 hp / 26.5 kW. Transmission: Dual Range. Operating weight: 3475 lbs 1576 kg.

Overview

	1982 - 1983 10 Utility SeriesUtility tractor 10 Utility Series Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Ford
Utility tractor
Original price was $13,500 in 1983

Ford 2610 Power
Engine (gross)	42.5 hp 31.7 kW
Engine	40.5 hp 30.2 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	30 hp 22.4 kW
Diesel PTO (claimed)	36 hp 26.8 kW
Gas PTO (claimed)	34 hp 25.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	30.47 hp 22.7 kW
PTO (tested)	36.69 hp 27.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	power assist
Drum brakes
Two-post ROPS.

Capacity
Fuel	13 gal 49.2 L
Rear axle	24.6 qts 23.3 L

Hydraulics
Type	live
Pressure	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Pump flow	8.5 gpm 32.2 lpm
Steering flow	3.6 gpm 13.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	1,975 lbs 895 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	75.8 inches 192 cm
Weight	3475 lbs 1576 kg
Front tire	5.50-16
Rear tire	12.4-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	32
Battery volts	12
Diesel Battery AH	128
Gas Battery AH	77

References
Farm Loaders published in 1982, by Ford
34-52 hp Tractors published in 1982, by Ford
If you're looking for tractor quality, look to Ford published in 1982
Salesman's Reference published in 1981, by Ford
10 Series Tractors Repair Manual (SE 3870) published in 1989

Engine

Engine options
Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 175 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	175 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.20x4.20 inches 107 x 107 mm
Power	40.5 hp 30.2 kW
Power (gross)	42.5 hp 31.7 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	17.3:1
Rated RPM	2000
Torque	111.6 lb-ft 151.3 Nm
Torque RPM	1400
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7 qts 6.6 L
Coolant capacity	11 qts 10.4 L

Engine Detail — 158 ci / 2.6 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
The gasoline engine was offered only in 1982, after that time only the diesel was available.
Displacement	158 ci 2.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.20x3.80 inches 107 x 97 mm
Power	33 hp 24.6 kW
Power (gross)	35.5 hp 26.5 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	7.75:1
Rated RPM	2000
Torque	100.5 lb-ft 136.3 Nm
Torque RPM	1350
Firing order	1-2-3
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7 qts 6.6 L
Coolant capacity	11 qts 10.4 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed
8-speed synchromesh

Transmission — Dual Range

Transmission	Dual Range
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	12.2 qts 11.5 L
With 13.6x28 rear tires.

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse synchromesh

Type	synchromesh
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	9.9 qts 9.4 L
With 13.6x28 rear tires.

Dimensions

Ford 2610 Tires
Ag front	5.50-16
Ag rear	12.4-28
Ag front	6.00-16
	6.50-16
	7.50-16
Ag rear	14.9-24
	16.9-24
	13.6-28

Dimensions
Wheelbase	75.8 inches 192 cm
Length	126.5 inches 321 cm
Width	63.4 inches 161 cm
Height (hood)	52.5 inches 133 cm
Shipping weight	3475 lbs 1576 kg
Ballasted weight	6000 lbs 2721 kg
Ground clearance	12.6 inches 32 cm
Front tread	52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm
Rear tread	52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1207: gasoline 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 1421: diesel 8-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1207
Gasoline 8-speed 2WD March 25 - April 23, 1976 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1207 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	34.18 hp 25.5 kW
Fuel use	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	32.07 hp 23.9 kW
Fuel use	2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	28.76 hp 21.4 kW
Fuel use	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	4,455 lbs 2020 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1421
Diesel 8-speed 2WD March 17 - April 15, 1982 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1421 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	36.69 hp 27.4 kW
Fuel use	2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	35.14 hp 26.2 kW
Fuel use	2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	30.47 hp 22.7 kW
Fuel use	2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull	4,473 lbs 2028 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
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Photos

Ford 2610 municipal tractor.