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Ford 2810 vs Ford 3430
Verdict: Ford 2810 vs Ford 3430
The Ford 2810 and the Ford 3430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3430 leads on rated power with 38 hp against 37 hp. Ford 2810 is the lighter machine (4,420 kg vs 4,642 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3430 is the newer design (1990 vs 1983). In short: choose the Ford 3430 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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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
37 hp
38 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference
Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
3.4 LReference
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Original price
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$25,500 (1999 4WD )Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
27.2 kWReference
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Engine
25.6 kWReference
34.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
21.0 kWReference
23.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 97 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power
25.6 kWReference
34.3 kWReference
Power (gross)
27.2 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
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Compression
17.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
137.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
12.0 LReference
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Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
24.5 kWReference
28.7 kWReference
Max power
21.0 kWReference
23.6 kWReference
ROPS Fuel tank
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65.5 LReference
Cab Fuel tank
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95.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual RangeReference
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Gears
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
330mm dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
28.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
24.5 kWReference
28.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
45.8 LReference
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Type
mechanical shuttleReference
gearReference
Capacity
45.8 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
29.1 lpmReference
48.4 lpmReference
Steering cap.
3.4 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position control with top link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
1331 kgReference
1397 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
540@1755 (shuttle)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
23.7 kWReference
27.5 kWReference
Valves
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2 to 4Reference
Steering flow
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13.6 lpmReference
Capacities
2WD Fuel
49.2 LReference
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4WD Fuel
60.6 LReference
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Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
196 cmReference
214 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
213 cmReference
Weight
4420 to 4995 poundsReference
4642 to 5490 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
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
347 cmReference
Width
173 cmReference
176 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
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Rear tire
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13.6-28Reference
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
2WD ROPS Shipping
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2105 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping
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2490 kgReference
Operating
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2462 kgReference
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
alternatorReference
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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45 (late)Reference
Battery CCA
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800Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 2810 Height
Hood
149 cmReference
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ROPS
237 cmReference
230 cmReference
Exhaust
206 cmReference
212 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
7.9 l/hourReference
9.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
1830 kgReference
2076 kgReference
Speeds
Ford 3430 attachments
Ford 3430 Height
Cab
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241 cmReference
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.