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Ford 2810 vs Ford 3000
Verdict: Ford 2810 vs Ford 3000
The Ford 2810 and the Ford 3000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3000 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 37 hp. Ford 3000 is the lighter machine (3,700 kg vs 4,420 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 2810 is the newer design (1983 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 3000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 2810 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
62
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Ford
62
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Best match
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Rated power
37 hp
39 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference
The six-speed transmission was first offered on the Ford 3000 in 1970, replacing the four-speed.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
3.4 LReference
powerReference
Factories
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Antwerp, BelgiumReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
27.2 kWReference
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Engine
25.6 kWReference
34.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
21.0 kWReference
26.4 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 97 mmReference
107 x 107 mmReference
Power
25.6 kWReference
32.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
27.2 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
oil bathReference
Compression
17.3:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
137.0 NmReference
170.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1150Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
12.0 LReference
12.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
13.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
24.5 kWReference
30.3 kWReference
Max power
21.0 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.584 mmReference
Point gap
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0.559 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual RangeReference
4-speed with over/underReference
Gears
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
330mm dry discReference
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Oil type
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M-4864-AReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
24.5 kWReference
30.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
45.8 LReference
23.8 LReference
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
gearReference
Capacity
45.8 LReference
23.8 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
29.1 lpmReference
18.9 lpmReference
Steering cap.
3.4 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
1331 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
23.7 kWReference
29.1 kWReference
Gas 4-speed PTO (claimed)
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29.2 kWReference
Gas 6-speed PTO (claimed)
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28.2 kWReference
Gas 10-speed PTO (claimed)
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27.2 kWReference
Diesel 4-speed PTO (claimed)
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29.4 kWReference
Diesel 6-speed PTO (claimed)
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30.3 kWReference
Diesel 8-speed PTO (claimed)
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29.2 kWReference
Diesel 10-speed PTO (claimed)
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28.3 kWReference
Steering flow
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16.1 lpmReference
Steering press.
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41.4 barReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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771 kgReference
Capacities
2WD Fuel
49.2 LReference
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4WD Fuel
60.6 LReference
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Fuel
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49.2 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
196 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
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Weight
4420 to 4995 poundsReference
3700 to 4185 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 13.6-28Reference
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Length
323 cmReference
322 cmReference
Width
173 cmReference
162 cmReference
2WD Operating weight
2004 kgReference
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4WD Operating weight
2265 kgReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
54 cmReference
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4WD Clearance (front axle)
33 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
52 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
142 to 182 cmReference
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Rear tread
142 to 203 cmReference
132 to 193 cmReference
Wheelbase
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192 cmReference
Rear tire
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12.4-28Reference
Ag front
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6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
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13.6-28Reference
Ground clearance
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34 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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54 cmReference
Front tread
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132 to 203 cmReference
Shipping
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1678 kgReference
Operating
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1898 kgReference
Ballasted
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3147 kgReference
Steering wheel
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147 cmReference
Ford 2810 attachments
2810 Serial Numbers
1983
C694500Reference
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1984
C707400Reference
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1985
C732600Reference
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1986
BA74292Reference
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1987
BB05681Reference
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1988
BB31777Reference
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1989
BB80620Reference
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1990
BC26239Reference
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Location:
Identification plate inside the engine compartmentReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Mk I Charging amps
32Reference
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Mk II Charging amps
51Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
51Reference
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Charging amps
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22Reference
Gas Battery AH
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80Reference
Diesel Battery AH
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128Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 2810 Height
Hood
149 cmReference
137 cmReference
ROPS
237 cmReference
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Exhaust
206 cmReference
210 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
7.9 l/hourReference
12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
1830 kgReference
2362 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
3100
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all-purposeReference
3300
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vineyardReference
3310
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narrow chassisReference
Ford 3000 attachments
3000 Serial Number Location
3000 Serial Numbers
1965
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C100000Reference
1966
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C124200Reference
1967
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C161300Reference
1968
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C190200Reference
1969
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C226000Reference
1970
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C257600Reference
1971
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C292100Reference
1972
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C327200Reference
1973
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C367300Reference
1974
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C405200Reference
1975
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C450700Reference
Ford 3000 Height
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.