Compare/Ford 7810 vs Ford 8530

Ford 7810 vs Ford 8530

Verdict: Ford 7810 vs Ford 8530

The Ford 7810 and the Ford 8530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8530 leads on rated power with 106 hp against 105 hp. Ford 7810 is the lighter machine (8,228 kg vs 11,395 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8530 is the newer design (1990 vs 1988). In short: choose the Ford 8530 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 7810 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

105 hp

106 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Tranmission is operated with two levers and the clutch pedal. Left lever selects high, low, or the optional creeper range. Right lever selects one of four forward gears, or reverse. Tractor must be stopped to make gear or range changes.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

132.5 LReference

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Engine (gross)

78.3 kWReference

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Engine (net)

74.6 kWReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

74.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

78.3 kWReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2300Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

15.1 LReference

21.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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68.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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69.1 kWReference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Oil capacity

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82.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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78.9 kWReference

Max power

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69.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Constant meshReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

64.1 kWReference

78.3 kWReference

Type

gearReference

open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

68.9 lpmReference

112.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

1823 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2060Reference

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PTO (tested)

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78.9 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

SCV flow

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71.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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1.9 LReference

Steering press.

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139.6 barReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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72.2 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

251 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

251 cmReference

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Weight

8228 to 9460 poundsReference

11395 to 13920 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

11.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-38Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9-38Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 16.9-38Reference

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2WD Length

400 cmReference

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4WD Length

420 cmReference

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Width

185 cmReference

208 cmReference

2WD Weight

3732 kgReference

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4WD Weight

4291 kgReference

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Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 228 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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266 cmReference

Rear tire

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18.4/15-38Reference

Ag front

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14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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18.4/15-38Reference

Length

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436 cmReference

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

51Reference

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Cab Charging amps

75Reference

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Battery CCA

750Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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90Reference

Ford 7810 Height

ROPS

246 cmReference

292 cmReference

Cab

270 cmReference

289 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel

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92.7 LReference

Steering

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1.9 LReference

Ford 8530 attachments

Ford 8530 Height

Exhaust

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313 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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26.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5556 kgReference

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.