Overview
The Ford 2810 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1983 and 1990, featuring a 2.6L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 36.5 gross horsepower. It was offered in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with mechanical shuttle transmission options and a rear lift capacity of 2936 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
Nebraska Tractor Test 1573 recorded a maximum drawbar power of 28.19 hp and a maximum pull of 4,036 lbs using the 5th and 2nd gears respectively.
Chassis and Capacity Variations:
The tractor's configuration dictates its fuel capacity, providing 13 gallons for 2WD models and 16 gallons for 4WD models, with operating weights ranging from 4420 to 4995 lbs.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
This model is equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 7.7 gpm flow at 2500 psi, supporting a Category I rear hitch with position and draft control.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $16,000 in 1990 |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Engine type | Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.20x3.80 inches (107 x 97 mm) |
| Compression | 17.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Description | Ford / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 158 ci (2.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Power | 34.3 hp (25.6 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 36.5 hp (27.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 101 lb-ft (137.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 28.19 hp (21.0 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 36.5 hp (27.2 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 32.83 hp (24.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 330mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 6 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 12.7 qts (12.0 L) |
| Transmission | Dual Range |
| Type | mechanical shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 6-speed mechanical shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 6-speed mechanical shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential wet disc brakes / Two-post fixed ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Steering | manual |
Capacity
| 2WD Fuel | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
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| 4WD Fuel | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 12.1 gal (45.8 L) |
| Steering | 3.6 qts (3.4 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 12.1 gal (45.8 L) |
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| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 7.7 gpm (29.1 lpm) |
| Steering cap. | 3.6 qts (3.4 L) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 2936 lbs (1331 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 51 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| Mk I Charging amps | 32 |
| Mk II Charging amps | 51 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 21.5 inches (54 cm) |
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| 2WD Front tread | 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm) |
| 2WD Operating weight | 4420 lbs (2004 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 77.5 inches (196 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 13.1 inches (33 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 56 to 72 inches (142 to 182 cm) |
| 4WD Operating weight | 4995 lbs (2265 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches (213 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 20.5 inches (52 cm) |
| Length | 127.2 inches (323 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 80 inches (142 to 203 cm) |
| Width | 68.4 inches (173 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 77.5 inches (196 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches (213 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Weight | 4420 to 4995 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 13.6-28 |
2810 Serial Numbers
| 1983 | C694500 |
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| 1984 | C707400 |
| 1985 | C732600 |
| 1986 | C750422 / BA74292 |
| 1987 | C763228 / BB05681 |
| 1988 | BB31777 |
| 1989 | BB80620 |
| 1990 | BC26239 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Identification plate inside the engine compartment |
Ford 2810 Height
| Exhaust | 81.2 inches (206 cm) |
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| Hood | 58.8 inches (149 cm) |
| ROPS | 93.7 inches (237 cm) |
Ford 2810 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1573
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 6 - 11, 1985Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1573 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 2.2 gal/hour (8.3 l/hour) / 2.1 gal/hour (7.9 l/hour) / 2.2 gal/hour (8.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 28.19 hp (21.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 4,036 lbs (1830 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 32.83 hp (24.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 31.82 hp (23.7 kW) |
References
| Description | 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 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 13.6x28 rear tires. |
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