- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1978–1981
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 8100A specs: hp, weight, years
Ford 2714 E six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 103 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
103 hp
77 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8100”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 10,637 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 9.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Ford 8100A specs: key facts
The Ford 8100A was built from 1978 to 1981.
The Ford 8100A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 77 kW (103 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 8100A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Ford 8100A has a Ford 2714 E engine, a 6-cylinder 6.22 L diesel unit.
The Ford 8100A weighs 4,825 kg (10,637 lb) unladen.
The Ford 8100A has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 8100A delivers 35.0 L/min (9.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8100”
How does the 8100A compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 35 L/min is low for its class — 39% below the median of 57.6 L/min across the 265 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 337 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an 8100A have?
The only figure for the 8100A is 103 hp (77 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8100”
What engine is in an 8100A?
An 8100A has a Ford 2714 E, a 6-cylinder 6.22 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Ford 2714 E |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 379.8 ci · 6.22 L |
| Max torque | 274 lb·ft · 372 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8100”
How much will an 8100A lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 8100A are below.
| Pump flow | 9.2 gpm · 35.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, 540 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 1,900 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8100”
What transmission does an 8100A have?
Transmission specifications for the 8100A are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering with adjustable steering wheel |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8100”
How much does an 8100A weigh?
An 8100A weighs 10,637 lb (4,825 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 10,637 lb · 4,825 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 14,991 lb · 6,800 kg |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in · 2,915 mm |
| Length | 181.7 in · 4,615 mm |
| Width | 79.1 in · 2,010 mm |
| Height | 114.2 in · 2,900 mm |
| Ground clearance | 22.8–26.5 in · 578–673 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8100”
What oil does an 8100A take, and how much?
An 8100A engine takes 12.7 qt (12 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 12.7 qt · 12 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8100” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 21.1 qt · 20 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8100” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8100A?
Within 10% of its 103 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 7095 (A)103 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1981Side by side with the 8100A →
- Fendt Farmer 310103 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2001Side by side with the 8100A →
- Fendt Favorit 611 SA103.1 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1976Side by side with the 8100A →
- Fendt Favorit 611S103.1 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1976Side by side with the 8100A →
- Fendt Favorit 510C103.1 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2000Side by side with the 8100A →
- Lamborghini R-1056 (DT)103.5 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1984Side by side with the 8100A →
Common questions about the Ford 8100A
Is an 8100A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 8100A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8100A have?
An 8100A has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8100”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 8100 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-88640 · revision 683113. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document