Ford 6710
The Ford 6710 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 268 ci 4.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 78.5 hp / 58.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 82 hp / 61.1 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 6,344 lbs 2877 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 78.5 hp / 58.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 82 hp / 61.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
28 gal
106.0 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
6,344 lbs
2877 kg
Overview
![]() | 1982 - 1987
10 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
10 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Variants | |
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6610 | utility |
6710 | row-crop |
Ford 6710 Engine | |
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Ford 4.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Ford 6710 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 82 hp
61.1 kW |
Engine | 78.5 hp
58.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 72 hp
53.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 61.37 hp
45.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 72.30 hp
53.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 28 gal
106.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 15 gal
56.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 15 gal
56.8 L |
Valves | 1 |
Pump flow | 9.7 gpm
36.7 lpm |
Steering flow | 3.6 gpm
13.6 lpm |
Steering press. | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4,137 lbs
1876 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 (optional) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 101.6 inches
258 cm |
Weight | 6,344 lbs
2877 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 32 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 128 |
References | |
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Farm Loaders published in 1982, by Ford | |
Farm Loaders published in 1988, by Ford | |
Front-end Loaders published in 1995, by New Holland | |
If you're looking for tractor quality, look to Ford published in 1982 | |
62-86hp Tractors published in 1982, by Ford | |
62-86hp Tractors published in 1984, by Ford | |
Salesman's Reference published in 1981, by Ford | |
10 Series Tractors Repair Manual (SE 3870) published in 1989 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 268 ci / 4.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 268 ci
4.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.4094x4.4094 inches
112 x 112 mm |
Power | 78.5 hp
58.5 kW |
Power (gross) | 82 hp
61.1 kW |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 219 lb-ft
297.0 Nm |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 14.5 qts
13.7 L |
Ford 6710 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
16-speed synchromesh partial power shift |
Transmission — Dual Power
Transmission | Dual Power |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
The Dual Power adds a shift-on-the-move to an under-speed on the basic 8/2 gear transmission. | |
With 18.4x34 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Dual Power
Transmission | Dual Power |
Type | synchromesh partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
A shift-on-the-move under-speed added to the 8/4 synchromesh transmission. | |
With 18.4x34 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 6710 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 (2WD) |
11.2-24 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 15.5-38 |
Ag front | 7.50-15 (2WD) |
7.50-18 (2WD) | |
10.00-16 (2WD) | |
13.6-24 (4WD) | |
14.9-24 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
16.9-34 | |
18.4-34 | |
16.9-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 101.6 inches
258 cm |
Length | 152.5 inches
387 cm |
Width | 76.9 inches
195 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 111 inches
281 cm |
Height (cab) | 114.6 inches
291 cm |
Shipping weight | 6,344 lbs
2877 kg |
Ballasted weight | 9,700 lbs
4399 kg |
Ground clearance | 20.7 inches
52 cm |
24.8 inches (optional front axle)
62 cm | |
Front tread | 58.5 to 86.5 inches
148 to 219 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 80 inches
152 to 203 cm (manual) |
Rear tread | 56 to 90 inches
142 to 228 cm (power) |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 1430: diesel 16x4 4WD | |
NTTL 1431: diesel 16x8 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1430 | |
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Diesel 16x4 4WD
April 1 - 21, 1982
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1430 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 72.13 hp
53.8 kW |
Fuel use | 4.7 gal/hour
17.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 68.27 hp
50.9 kW |
Fuel use | 4.4 gal/hour
16.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 60.96 hp
45.5 kW |
Fuel use | 4.5 gal/hour
17.0 l/hour |
Gear 6L used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,887 lbs
3577 kg |
Gear 3L used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1431 | |
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Diesel 16x8 2WD
April 13 - May 4, 1982
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1431 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 72.30 hp
53.9 kW |
Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 15.43 hp
11.5 kW |
Fuel use | 1.0 gal/hour
3.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 61.37 hp
45.8 kW |
Fuel use | 4.7 gal/hour
17.8 l/hour |
Gear 6L used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,948 lbs
3605 kg |
Gear 3L used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Ford 777B loader | |
Ford 777D loader | |
Ford 777F loader | |
Three loaders were available. The 777B was available for two-wheel drive tractors. The 777D could be fitted to 2WD models with ROPS. The 777F loader fit four-wheel drive tractors with ROPS or cab. |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 6710.
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 6710 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 6710.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Ford 6710 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Ford 6710
Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 78.5 hp / 58.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 82 hp / 61.1 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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