Compare/Ford 7610 vs Ford 8401

Ford 7610 vs Ford 8401

Verdict: Ford 7610 vs Ford 8401

The Ford 7610 and the Ford 8401 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 7610 leads on rated power with 97 hp against 94 hp. Ford 7610 is the lighter machine (2,692 kg vs 4,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 7610 is the newer design (1982 vs 1980). In short: choose the Ford 7610 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8401 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

97 hp

94 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

A shift-on-the-move under-speed added to the 8/4 synchromesh transmission.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

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720Reference

Variants

7610

utilityReference

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7710

row-cropReference

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7610O

low-profileReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

72.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

55.2 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (gross)

72.3 kWReference

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Compression

15.6:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2440Reference

Torque

377.0 NmReference

367.5 NmReference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

56.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

17.0 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

64.6 kWReference

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Max power

53.9 kWReference

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Engine

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81.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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62.8 kWReference

Power

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81.5 kWReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

64.1 kWReference

70.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

64.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

53.0 LReference

Type

synchromesh partial power shiftReference

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Capacity

56.8 LReference

53.0 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

68.9 lpmReference

34.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

10.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2028 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2059Reference

540@2300Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

64.5 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

130.6 LReference

196.8 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

222 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

225 cmReference

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Weight

2692 kgReference

4750 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

10.00x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

23.1x30Reference

Ag front

14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

10.00x16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

23.1x30Reference

2WD Length

368 cmReference

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4WD Length

388 cmReference

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Width

195 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2692 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4989 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

47 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

61 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

152 to 200 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 228 cmReference

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Steering wheel

173 cmReference

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Length

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419 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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228 cmReference

Ground clearance

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48 cmReference

Ford 7610 attachments

7610 Serial Numbers

1982

C681910Reference

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1983

C695880Reference

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1984

C713459Reference

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1985

C737800Reference

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1986

BA80100Reference

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1987

BB06622Reference

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Location:

On plate inside engine compartment and one right-front of transmission.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

51Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

128Reference

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Attachment overview

Ford 7610 Height

ROPS

243 cmReference

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Cab

270 cmReference

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Exhaust

243 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

20.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3918 kgReference

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Speeds

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.