Ford 8210 Overview
Built from 1982 through 1991, the Ford 8210 is a 401 cu in six-cylinder diesel tractor with a 16F/8R Dual Power transmission. DLG's July 1985 test covers a four-wheel-drive 8210, serial BA 39546, with a 6,572 cm3 naturally aspirated direct-injection engine and independent 540/1,000 rpm PTO.
The commonly published figures are 115 gross hp, 110 net hp, and 95 claimed PTO hp. In DLG Test 953, the test tractor delivered 100.2 PTO hp at rated engine speed and 95.2 PTO hp at the standard 1,000-rpm PTO speed. Those results describe the tested four-wheel-drive tractor, not every 8210 configuration.
For service work, match the serial number, drive configuration, PTO equipment, and hydraulic layout before ordering parts or setting fluid quantities. The DLG test's 4WD tractor uses closed-center, load-sensing hydraulics, while a secondary model listing describes open-center hydraulics.
Ford 8210 Quick Answers
- What engine does a Ford 8210 have?The Ford 8210 is listed from 1982 through 1991 with a 401 cu in diesel engine. DLG's 1985 4WD test identifies a naturally aspirated, direct-injection inline six of 6,572 cm3 at 2,300 rated rpm.
- How much PTO horsepower does a Ford 8210 have?The usual model listing gives 115 gross hp, 110 net hp, and 95 claimed PTO hp. DLG Test 953 measured 100.2 PTO hp maximum and 95.2 PTO hp at standard 1,000-rpm PTO speed on its four-wheel-drive test tractor.
- What transmission does a Ford 8210 use?The Dual Power transmission has 16 forward and 8 reverse gears. In the DLG test, it combines four synchromesh speeds with high, low, and reverse ranges plus a planetary torque amplifier that can be selected while moving.
- What are the Ford 8210 fluid capacities?DLG Test 953 lists 19.0 L of engine oil including the filter, 20.4 L of coolant, and 58.6 L for the gearbox, transmission, and final drive on its 4WD test tractor. Match the service information to the tractor's configuration before filling it.
- What hydraulic system does a Ford 8210 have?The DLG 4WD test tractor used closed-center, load-sensing hydraulics with a relief-valve setting of 2,550-2,650 psi and a Category II three-point linkage. Hydraulic layout should be verified on the individual tractor because a secondary listing describes a different system type.
- Where can I find Ford 8210 manuals and parts diagrams?For operation and routine service, the reviewed FO-O-8210 preview identifies the 8210 manual with Electro-Link hydraulic control, but it is only a five-page preview. For parts matching, use the 1986-1991 six-cylinder dealer diagrams and confirm the serial number and installed equipment before ordering.
Engine and Power
The Ford 8210 uses a 401 cu in diesel engine. DLG's 1985 four-wheel-drive test records a naturally aspirated, direct-injection inline six with 4.40 x 4.40 in bore and stroke, 16.3:1 compression, and a 2,300-rpm rated speed.
Diesel engine
| Displacement | 401 ci 6.6 L |
|---|---|
| Bore Stroke | 4.40x4.40 inches 112 x 112 mm |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2300 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 20 qts 18.9 L |
| Coolant Capacity | 22.5 qts 21.3 L |
DLG Test 953 - Ford 8210 four-wheel-drive PTO results
2,300 rpm rated engine speed / independent 540/1,000 rpm PTO / figures apply to the tested four-wheel-drive tractor
| Maximum Pto Power | 100.2 hp at 2,300 engine rpm |
|---|---|
| Standard 1000 Pto Power | 95.2 hp at 1,000 PTO rpm and 2,049 engine rpm |
Manufacture years
Transmission
The 8210's Dual Power transmission is listed as a 16F/8R two-speed power shift. DLG describes four synchromesh speeds, high/low/reverse ranges, and a planetary torque amplifier selectable while moving; verify the transmission and serial before ordering drivetrain parts.
Dual Power
| Name | Dual Power |
|---|---|
| Type | two-speed power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 60 qts 56.8 L |
DLG Test 953 - four-wheel-drive Dual Power details
tested four-wheel-drive configuration / match the installed transmission before using service figures
| Gearbox Layout | four synchromesh speeds with high, low, and reverse ranges |
|---|---|
| Torque Amplifier | planetary two-speed unit selectable while moving |
| Drivetrain Capacity | 58.6 L for gearbox, transmission, and final drive |
| Transmission Interval | 1,200-hour transmission and final-drive oil-change interval |
PTO and Hitch
The Ford 8210 has an independent rear PTO with 540 and 1,000 rpm shafts. In DLG Test 953, maximum PTO power was 100.2 hp at 2,300 engine rpm, while 95.2 hp was measured at the standard 1,000-rpm PTO speed and 2,049 engine rpm.
Rear PTO
Rear PTO type
Engine RPM
Rear hitch
Rear lift at 24 inches
Hydraulics
The DLG four-wheel-drive test tractor used a closed-center, load-sensing system supplied by fixed-displacement pumps through unloading valves, with a 2,550-2,650 psi relief-valve setting. A secondary listing describes open-center hydraulics, so match the system on the tractor before buying hydraulic parts or connecting equipment.
Type
Pressure
Valves
Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts
For the DLG 4WD test tractor, engine oil capacity was 19.0 L including the filter, coolant capacity was 20.4 L, and the gearbox, transmission, and final drive held 58.6 L. The report specifies a 300-hour engine-oil-and-filter interval and a 1,200-hour transmission/final-drive change interval for that configuration.
Fuel tank
Battery volts
Battery Ah
Tires and Dimensions
Tire and dimension values can vary by wheel, axle, and configuration.
Weight
Electrical
The DLG test tractor had a 12-volt system, 72-amp alternator, and one 120-128 Ah lead-acid battery. Confirm the installed electrical equipment before replacing components.
Charging amps
Battery volts
Serial Number Lookup
Serial rows are shown where documented.
location
Manuals and Documents
DLG OECD Test 953 is an official July 1985 report for a Ford 8210 four-wheel-drive tractor, serial BA 39546. It covers the test tractor's engine, PTO, transmission, fluids, hydraulic system, and electrical equipment.
The reviewed FO-O-8210 operator-manual preview is specific to an 8210 with Electro-Link hydraulic control. Its contents include controls, starting and stopping, Dual Power, four-wheel drive, PTO, linkage, hydraulic and remote controls, routine servicing, specifications, and an index. It is only a five-page preview, not the complete manual.
No matching Nebraska Tractor Test report has been verified for this Ford 8210 page. DLG/OECD Test 953 is the confirmed independent performance document for this model; use the operator and workshop manual references with the tractor's serial number and equipment.
Tractor test report
- DLG OECD Test 953: Ford 8210tested performance
Official 1985 four-wheel-drive Ford 8210 test with configuration-specific engine, PTO, transmission, fluid, hydraulic, and electrical data.
Open official test report
Operator manual preview
- Ford 8210 operator-manual preview - FO-O-8210operation, maintenance, and specifications
Five-page preview for the 8210 with Electro-Link hydraulic control. It identifies the manual and shows its operations, PTO, hydraulic-control, maintenance, and specification sections; it is not the complete manual.
Open manual preview
Service manual
- Ford New Holland 8210 workshop manualoperation, maintenance, and specifications
Workshop-manual access listing covering engine, fuel, transmission, rear axle, hydraulics, electrical, cab, and other repair systems. Match the manual to the tractor before using any procedure or setting.
View workshop manual
Parts catalog
- Ford 8210 parts catalog - 87046472parts matching
Commercial catalog-access listing for a 1,690-page Ford parts catalog that includes the 8210. Its visible contents separate several 8210-specific wheel, brake, steering, and hydraulic groups.
View parts catalog
Parts diagrams
- New Holland 8210 six-cylinder parts diagramsparts matching
Dealer-hosted diagram catalog for the 8210 six-cylinder agricultural tractor, January 1986 through October 1991. Match serial number and equipment before ordering.
Open parts diagrams
Parts Checks Before Ordering
Match the serial number, two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive configuration, transmission, PTO shaft, hydraulic layout, and installed electrical equipment before ordering Ford 8210 parts. The published 2WD and 4WD weights are different, and the parts records also split by production date and equipment.
The 1985 DLG test identifies its tractor as serial BA 39546; that test serial should not be used as an all-model parts boundary. Use a diagram to identify the assembly, then confirm the current part number against the installed configuration.
- New Holland 8210 six-cylinder parts diagramsDealer-hosted diagrams for the 8210 six-cylinder agricultural tractor, January 1986 through October 1991. Categories include engine, fuel, transmission, cooling, rear axle, electrical, front axle and steering, hydraulics, cab, wheels, and more.Open parts diagrams
- Ford 7810/8210 parts catalog - manual 87046472Commercial catalog-access listing for a 1,690-page Ford parts catalog covering the 7810, 8210, 8530, 8630, 8730, and 8830. Match production date and installed configuration before using an illustrated parts view.View parts catalog
Accuracy Note
Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.