Ford 8100
The Ford 8100 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 380 ci 6.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 115 hp / 85.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 115 hp / 85.8 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 9078 lbs 4117 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 115 hp / 85.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 115 hp / 85.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
42.3 gal
160.1 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
9078 lbs
4117 kg
Overview
![]() | 1978 - 1981
Row-Crop tractorCounty built
Row-Crop tractor
County built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | County |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Fleet, England | |
The Ford 8100 was assembled for Ford by County to provide a 100 horsepower tractor using existing components. | |
Ford 8100 Engine | |
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Ford 6.2L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 42.3 gal
160.1 L |
61.3 galOptOptional
232.0 L | |
Engine details ... | |
Ford 8100 Transmission | |
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16-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Ford 8100 Power | |
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Engine | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with heater. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Pump flow | 10.4 gpm
39.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 6380 lbs
2893 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1900 |
1000@2060 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 102.5 inches
260 cm |
Weight | 9078 lbs
4117 kg |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 14-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 46 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 128 |
References | |
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8100 published in 1978, by Ford | |
Ford now offer tractor from 37 to 295 horsepower published in 1979* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 380 ci / 6.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford 2715E |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 380 ci
6.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.21x4.53 inches
107 x 115 mm |
Power | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter type | electric |
Engine Detail — 380 ci / 6.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford 2714E |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
The 105 horsepower 2714E engine was used on the Ford 8100 in France and Switzerland as opposed to the 2415E used in other markets. | |
Displacement | 380 ci
6.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.22x4.52 inches
107 x 115 mm |
Power | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16:11 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 307 lb-ft
416.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter type | electric |
Oil capacity | 14.4 qts
13.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Dual Power
Transmission | Dual Power |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 305mm dry disc |
With 14-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 8100 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 |
Ag rear | 14-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 102.5 inches
260 cm |
Length | 165 inches
419 cm |
Width | 78.5 inches
199 cm |
Height (cab) | 115 inches
292 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 119 inches
302 cm |
Weight | 9078 lbs
4117 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 22 inches
55 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 29.5 inches
74 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 22 inches
55 cm |
Front tread | 56 to 80 inches
142 to 203 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 80 inches
152 to 203 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 8100.
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 8100 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 8100.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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