[atis] Re: [AT] Ford 2110 ?

Tue Dec 26 14:30:37 PST 2006

Well, you could be right, but all of my Ford books show that the 2100 
1965-75) was essentially a re-styled 601 with a three cylinder 158 cui 
engine at about 38 hp, just blue instead of gray and red. Now, it is 
entirely possible that there was a version of the 2100 that was called 
the 2110, but I don't show it in any of my books. Very likely, the "10" 
would have indicated a particular transmission - possibly the optional 8 
speed transmission vs. the normal 4 speed. According to my book, the 
hydraulic system generated 4 to 5.4 gal/min at 2500 psi.

As far as comparing it to the AC WD, the 2100 is a little more powerful 
and weighs about 300 lbs more than the WD, the main difference being 
that the 2100 sits lower to the ground. So I wouldn't say that you are 
moving to a smaller tractor. In fact, it could handle anything that the 
WD could handle, and then some. But with 6500 hours on it, I would say 
the engine is about due for an overhaul. You might want to ask the 
dealer to do a quick compression and leak down test. The yellow sheet 
metal and the turf tires suggests that it might have been painted for 
road department use, which could have been a good or bad thing, 
depending on how it was maintained. The problem with road departments is 
that they usually let anybody and everybody operate the older equipment, 
including kids working summers, etc. Ford painted their "industrial" 
lines yellow and blue, but that didn't happen until the 3550 in the mid 
'70s (my neighbor has a 3550 backhoe loader with the same 158 cui 
engine, and I have seen the loader pick up an engine out of a Cat that 
was so heavy that it squeezed both front tires to the ground, but the 
engine never missed a beat).

Mike

Stuart Harner wrote:
> 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 ?
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> 
>> 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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