Compare/Ford 8210 vs Ford 8630

Ford 8210 vs Ford 8630

Verdict: Ford 8210 vs Ford 8630

The Ford 8210 and the Ford 8630 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8630 leads on rated power with 121 hp against 115 hp. Ford 8210 is the lighter machine (8,730 kg vs 11,435 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8630 is the newer design (1990 vs 1982). In short: choose the Ford 8630 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8210 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

121 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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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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

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

15.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

56.8 LReference

82.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

21.3 LReference

22.3 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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78.9 kWReference

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

Power at rated engine speed

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90.4 kWReference

Max power

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78.9 kWReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Constant meshReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

70.8 kWReference

90.2 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

open centerReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

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SCV flow

68.9 lpmReference

71.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

3/2Reference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

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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90.4 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Pump flow

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108.3 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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1.9 LReference

Steering press.

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139.6 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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86.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

278 cmReference

266 cmReference

Weight

8730 to 9370 poundsReference

11435 to 13960 poundsReference

Front tire

14.9-24Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

18.4/15-38Reference

Ag front

14.9-28Reference

14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

18.4/15-38Reference

Length

448 cmReference

436 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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208 cmReference

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

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

A925439Reference

1991

BC68791Reference

A928924Reference

Location:

Data plate inside engine compartment.Reference

Center of the rear axle in the rearReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

72Reference

90Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Ford 8210 Height

Cab

289 cmReference

Exhaust

303 cmReference

316 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel

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92.7 LReference

Steering

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1.9 LReference

Ford 8630 attachments

8630 Serial Numbers

1992

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A930626Reference

1993

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A931957Reference

Ford 8630 Height

ROPS

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292 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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3.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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7229 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.