[atis] Re: [AT] Ford 2110 ?

[Stuart Harner]

Mike, from what I can find out, Ford built their own 2110 from '65 to '75.
Then they re-introduced the 2110 in the 80's and that one was the imported
model you mention.  They go for much more $$.

The dealer sent me photos, and this one is the older one.  It looks more
like an 8N than a newer compact tractor.  The price actually seems a little
steep to me for this older tractor with 6500 hours on it.  It does not look
too bad, but who knows what it is like inside.

I am thinking of going with a CadPlans kit for the backhoe, I can build one
for about 1/2 the cost of a new one from a dealer, and get a unit that is
better suited to this smaller tractor.  I was just on the Woods site and the
only one they have is a frame mount (not 3pt.) and it is $5K.

Thanks,

Stuart


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:08 PM
Subject: [atis] Re: [AT] Ford 2110 ?


> The 2110 is a compact diesel made for Ford by Shabaura (Japan) in the mid
> 1980s. They came in 2WD and FWA ((font wheel assist - not full time 4WD).
> It put out about 35 hp and had a dual range transmission providing 12
> speeds forward. 2WD models are worth considerably less than the FWA
> versions, which would account for the reasonable price of the one you are
> looking at. If the one you are looking at is FWA, then $3000 is a bargain.
> The engine and drive train are very solid, and it probably has enough
> power to run most the implements you mention. The only problem would be
> traction if you have 2WD.
>
> As far as a loader and backhoe, I believe that Woods still makes both for
> the 2110 and I believe that Rhino may make a backhoe. Be aware that the
> price of either implement will be more than you pay for the tractor. We
> had many customers inquire about aftermarket loaders and backhoes for
> older Ford compact diesels, but when I quoted them prices that was the end
> of it. If you really need those two units, I think you would be better off
> finding a tractor with them already in place. I used to sell tractors at a
> New Holland dealership, and tractors like the 2110 would sell very quickly
> at whatever price we set, as long as they had FWA. 2WD of any size or age
> would not sell at any price. The good news is that any New Holland dealer
> will have most of the usual parts for the tractor.
>
> Mike
>
> Stuart Harner wrote:
>> Can anyone give me any insight on this tractor?  There is a JD dealer
>> that took one in on trade, so he can not tell me much about it.  He is
>> asking $3000 and sent me some photos.
>>
>> It has a 3 cyl. gas engine, PTO and 3pt.  The frame is blue and the sheet
>> metal is yellow.  Normal wear and tear from the looks of it.  6500 hours
>> and flotation turf tires on the back.
>>
>> I am considering trading in my AC WD because the WD is just a little too
>> big for what I need.  However, this one may not be big enough.  I have a
>> need to mount some kind of loader (light work only) and the ability to
>> run my 5 ft. sickle mower, a fairly large 3pt. chipper shredder, 9' post
>> hole digger, and pull a small disk and sometimes a 2 bottom plow.  I also
>> have a need to buy or build a small backhoe as I need to renovate my
>> septic drain field which is located in an area that has limited access.
>> Also, there are always little digging jobs that need to be done.  I have
>> a 1 yd. tow behind scraper, but I don't think this little tractor could
>> pull that.
>>
>> Anyone have any experience with this little tractor?  Any advice would be
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Stuart
>>
>
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