Ford 2810
The Ford 2810 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 158 ci 2.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 34.3 hp / 25.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 36.5 hp / 27.2 kW. Transmission: Dual Range. Operating weight: 4420 to 4995 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 34.3 hp / 25.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 36.5 hp / 27.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
13 gal
49.2 L
Transmission
Dual Range
Operating Weight
4420 lbs
2004 kg
Overview
![]() | 1983 - 1990
10 Utility SeriesUtility tractor
10 Utility Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Utility tractor | |
Original price was $16,000 in 1990 | |
Ford 2810 Engine | |
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Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Ford 2810 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 36.5 hp
27.2 kW |
Engine | 34.3 hp
25.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 32 hp
23.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 28.19 hp
21.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 32.83 hp
24.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | manual |
power assist OptOptional | |
Differential wet disc brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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2WD Fuel | 13 gal
49.2 L |
4WD Fuel | 16 gal
60.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 12.1 gal
45.8 L |
Steering | 3.6 qts
3.4 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 12.1 gal
45.8 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Pump flow | 7.7 gpm
29.1 lpm |
Steering cap. | 3.6 qts
3.4 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 2936 lbs
1331 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 77.5 inches
196 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches
213 cm |
Weight | 4420 to 4995 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Mk I Charging amps | 32 |
Mk II Charging amps | 51 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 51 |
References | |
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Farm Loaders published in 1988, by Ford | |
Front-end Loaders published in 1989, by Ford | |
Front-end Loaders published in 1992, by Ford | |
Front-end Loaders published in 1995, by New Holland | |
32-52 hp Tractors published in 1985, by Ford | |
32-52 hp Tractors published in 1986, by Ford | |
32-52 hp Tractors published in 1987, by Ford | |
Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford | |
Sales Reference Guide published in 1986, by Ford |
Engine
Engine Detail — 158 ci / 2.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 158 ci
2.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.20x3.80 inches
107 x 97 mm |
Power | 34.3 hp
25.6 kW |
Power (gross) | 36.5 hp
27.2 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 17.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Torque | 101 lb-ft
137.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed | |
6-speed mechanical shuttle |
Transmission — Dual Range
Transmission | Dual Range |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 330mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 12.7 qts
12.0 L |
With 13.6x28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 6 forward and 4 reverse mechanical shuttle
Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 6 forward and 4 reverse |
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Dimensions
Ford 2810 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 13.6-28 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 77.5 inches
196 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches
213 cm |
Length | 127.2 inches
323 cm |
Width | 68.4 inches
173 cm |
2WD Operating weight | 4420 lbs
2004 kg |
4WD Operating weight | 4995 lbs
2265 kg |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 21.5 inches
54 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 13.1 inches
33 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 20.5 inches
52 cm |
2WD Front tread | 52 to 80 inches
132 to 203 cm |
4WD Front tread | 56 to 72 inches
142 to 182 cm |
Rear tread | 56 to 80 inches
142 to 203 cm |
Ford 2810 Height | |
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Hood | 58.8 inches
149 cm |
ROPS | 93.7 inches
237 cm |
Exhaust | 81.2 inches
206 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1573 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
September 6 - 11, 1985
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1573 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 32.83 hp
24.5 kW |
Fuel use | 2.2 gal/hour
8.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 31.82 hp
23.7 kW |
Fuel use | 2.1 gal/hour
7.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 28.19 hp
21.0 kW |
Fuel use | 2.2 gal/hour
8.3 l/hour |
Gear 5 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,036 lbs
1830 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Ford 776A loader | |
Ford 776B loader | |
Ford 776F loader | |
Ford 7309 loader |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 2810.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 2810 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 2810.
Converted Equivalents:
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Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
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Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 34.3 hp / 25.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 36.5 hp / 27.2 kW
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