[AT] Ford 2110 ?

[Mike Sloane]

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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