Compare/Ford 8210 vs Ford 8600

Ford 8210 vs Ford 8600

Verdict: Ford 8210 vs Ford 8600

The Ford 8210 and the Ford 8600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8210 leads on rated power with 115 hp against 111 hp. Ford 8600 is the lighter machine (8,033 kg vs 8,730 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8210 is the newer design (1982 vs 1972). In short: choose the Ford 8210 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8600 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

115 hp

111 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Dual Power adds a power shift to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons control the shift, the left button engages direct drive (normal) mode while the right "power drive" button provides the lower range. The power drive button must be down for stationary PTO work.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

foot pedalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

177.9 LReference

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Engine (gross)

85.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

82.0 kWReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

82.0 kWReference

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Power (gross)

85.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

56.8 LReference

65.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

21.3 LReference

18.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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68.9 kWReference

Firing order

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

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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82.5 kWReference

Max power

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68.9 kWReference

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)

70.8 kWReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

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SCV flow

68.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2011 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2049Reference

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PTO (tested)

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82.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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65.5 LReference

Capacity

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65.5 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Pump flow

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45.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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2.8 LReference

Steering press.

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103.4 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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74.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

278 cmReference

274 cmReference

Weight

8730 to 9370 poundsReference

8033 to 11430 poundsReference

Front tire

14.9-24Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

14.9-28Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

Length

448 cmReference

376 cmReference

2WD Weight

3959 kgReference

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4WD Weight

4250 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

49 cmReference

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Front tread

152 to 200 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 203 cmReference

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Steering wheel

219 cmReference

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Width

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215 cmReference

Ground clearance

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64 cmReference

Operating

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5184 kgReference

Ballasted

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6708 kgReference

Ford 8210 attachments

8210 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

C754100Reference

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1987

C768000Reference

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1988

BB06622Reference

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1989

BB80260Reference

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1990

BC26239Reference

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1991

BC68791Reference

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Location:

Data plate inside engine compartment.Reference

Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

72Reference

55Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

Ford 8210 Height

Cab

289 cmReference

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Exhaust

303 cmReference

265 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel

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162.8 LReference

Steering

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2.8 LReference

8600 Serial Numbers

1972

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C327200Reference

1973

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C367300Reference

1974

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C405200Reference

1975

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C450700Reference

1976

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C490300Reference

Ford 8600 Height

Hood

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185 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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23.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5154 kgReference

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.