Ford 8210 Series2

[jimont]

Considering an 8210 series 2, 3600hrs. Any thing to be on the look-out for? Good rubber,new clutch and a new reman engine.

 

[RodinNS]

I'd have to question why it got so much work with so few hours...
I'd be willing to bet it has a lot more hours than indicated. Main things I'd be worried about are hydraulics and brakes if the other stuff has all been repaired correctly. Would be a good idea to pull some oil out for a sample or at least remove the hydraulic drain plug and check for filings. Check to see if the brakes are strong or if the pedal is spongy and the brakes poor... If you do find metal in the oil I'd also start asking pointed questions about why the clutch was changed and if the Dual Power was inspected. It would not be the first time someone changed the dry clutch when the dual power was at fault either due to pressure problems at the pump or a leak in the clutch pack. I've got a DP apart right now for a guy... and I stoped pricing new parts when I hit 5K. Got a used unit for him for 1500... but this one had destroyed the ring, the sealing ring surfaces on the direct drive clutch AND the main housing... thus the big cost.

Also, IIRC those trators had Ford's first version of Electro-Link, the electronic draft control. Might want to make sure that works correctly. Could be expensive... or just annoying if it's not working correctly...
Again... I just seriously question why it needed a clutch and engine at 3600 hours. That's also a lot on a set of tires but perhaps not quite enough on the second set...

Rod

 

[jimont]

Thanks Rod, much appreciated info. This dealer (robertsfarm.com)is a good two hour drive away,but I'm familiar with the dealership and have a tractor mechanic friend close to them. They are gatting back to me with the reason for engine and clutch problems.A very small community so I would tend to trust them. By the dash being digital,could the hours be jigged?

 

[showcrop]

It is not all that uncommon for there to be a problem with the dash and the fix turns out to be to replace it since for the most part you can't take it apart. So the new hour meter starts at zero

 

[jimont]

Thanks Showcrop. We've been trying to up-grade our horsepower for nearly a year now and cannot justify new with a land base of only 300ac. As Rod said,a (New Holland)reman and clutch after "3600hrs" looks funny. So maybe the tach has been replaced.

 

[RodinNS]

Instrument panel could very well have been changed. Even the older ones with manual tach's... it's not unheard of for the cable to break and not get fixed for years. That part could be innocent enough and the dealer is no wiser... but the repairs bother me. Tractor would have to be used hard to need that much work with that number of legitiment hours.

Rod

 

[jimont]

Thanks for all your input Rod. I'll approach this one very carefully.Btw, they also have/had a TW5, hopefully it's still there. They've had many TW's traded this fall (good commodity prices).

 

[RodinNS]

Check them all out carefully. They're 20+ year old tractors so you never know what you're getting. That said... of the pair you mention and all else being equal I'd probably go with the 8210. I think you'll find the syncro transmission to be more productive to work with than the TW. The 10 will be slightly lighter and the chassis near the top of it's power range but I tend to think they're a bit better tractor overall.

Rod

 

[jimont]

Thanks Rod. Guess I'm stuck in a time warp as I have so little enthusiasm for the new New Hollands over the Ford line. Been runing Fords since 1963,Super Dexta,3000,4000,5200,5600,7700 and 8000 with so little trouble that I hate to see us change. However,I'm 67 and my 2 youngest sons are going to take over and the final decision will be theirs. Once again thanks for all your input.