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Ford 8210 vs Ford TW-5
Verdict: Ford 8210 vs Ford TW-5
The Ford 8210 and the Ford TW-5 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford TW-5 leads on rated power with 125 hp against 115 hp. Ford 8210 is the lighter machine (8,730 kg vs 11,323 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford TW-5 is the newer design (1983 vs 1982). In short: choose the Ford TW-5 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
115 hp
125 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
177.9 LReference
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Engine (gross)
85.8 kWReference
93.2 kWReference
Engine (net)
82.0 kWReference
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Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
82.0 kWReference
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Power (gross)
85.8 kWReference
93.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dryReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
56.8 LReference
87.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
21.3 LReference
19.9 LReference
Engine
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91.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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69.1 kWReference
Power
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91.0 kWReference
Idle RPM
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700-2580Reference
Torque
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414.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1800Reference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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78.9 kWReference
Max power
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69.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual PowerReference
Dual PowerReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
330mm dry discReference
330mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
70.8 kWReference
78.3 kWReference
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
IIReference
Control
position control and top-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2011 kgReference
4286 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2049Reference
1000@1918Reference
PTO (tested)
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78.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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69.1 LReference
Capacity
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69.1 LReference
Pressure
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172.4 barReference
Pump flow
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94.6 lpmReference
Total flow
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106.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
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15.9 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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72.2 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
278 cmReference
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Weight
8730 to 9370 poundsReference
11323 to 13200 poundsReference
Front tire
14.9-24Reference
11.00x16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4x38Reference
Ag front
14.9-28Reference
16.9x28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
20.8x38Reference
Length
448 cmReference
414 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
162 to 294 cmReference
Steering wheel
219 cmReference
220 cmReference
2WD Wheelbase
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274 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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266 cmReference
Width
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212 cmReference
Ground clearance
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41 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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152 to 213 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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165 to 213 cmReference
ROPS Shipping
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5136 kgReference
Operating
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5987 kgReference
Ballasted
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6552 kgReference
Ford 8210 attachments
8210 Serial Numbers
1982
C681910Reference
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1983
C695880Reference
C694500Reference
1984
C713459Reference
C707400Reference
1985
C737800Reference
C732600Reference
1986
C754100Reference
A915854Reference
1987
C768000Reference
A917560Reference
1988
BB06622Reference
A919438Reference
1989
BB80260Reference
A922535Reference
1990
BC26239Reference
A925099Reference
1991
BC68791Reference
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Location:
Data plate inside engine compartment.Reference
Serial number plate under the forward right grill panel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
72Reference
72Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Ford 8210 Height
Cab
289 cmReference
294 cmReference
Exhaust
303 cmReference
331 cmReference
Capacities
Fuel
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219.5 LReference
Ford TW-5 attachments
TW-5 Serial Numbers
Attachment overview
Ford TW-5 Height
ROPS
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286 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.