Ford
Ford 6610
The Ford 6610 is a utility tractor produced from 1982 to 1993 as part of Ford's 10 Series. It features a Ford 4.4L 4-cylinder diesel engine with a gross power of 82 hp and offers multiple transmission options including 8-speed and 16-speed partial power shift variants. The tractor supports two- or four-wheel drive configurations, mechanical rear differential lock, and power steering. It has a fuel capacity of 21 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 15 gallons with an open center type. The 6610 is equipped with a rear PTO with 540 rpm standard and optional 540/1000 rpm. It has various tire options for both 2WD and 4WD models and weighs between 5695 to 7300 pounds depending on configuration. Attachments include several Ford loaders with different lift capacities and reach. The tractor was sold new for about $24,500 in 1993.
Power86 hp
Founded1988 - 1991
Model6610
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 6610
Power
| Engine | 78.5 hp (58.5 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (tested) | 72.30 hp (53.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 72 hp (53.7 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 82 hp (61.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 61.37 hp (45.8 kW) |
Engine
| Type | Ford 4.4L 4-cyl diesel |
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Height
| Cab | 106.6 inches (270 cm) |
|---|---|
| ROPS | 95.9 inches (243 cm) |
| Exhaust | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 68.2 inches (173 cm) |
Weight
| Shipping | 5695 lbs (2583 kg) |
|---|---|
| Ballasted | 9700 lbs (4399 kg) |
| 2WD ROPS Operating | 6800 lbs (3084 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS Operating | 7300 lbs (3311 kg) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
Variants
| 6610 | utility |
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| 6710 | row-crop |
| 6610O | low-profile |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 128 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 32 (Series I), 51 (Series II ROPS), 75 (Series II Cab) |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 |
| Capacity | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 9.7 gpm (Series I) (36.7 lpm), 18.2 gpm (Series II) (68.9 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 3.6 gpm (13.6 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Power steering | Yes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Production
| Type | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 10 Series |
| Original price | $24,500 in 1993 |
| Years produced | 1982 - 1993 |
| South African market engine | ADE 236T diesel engine |
Attachments
| Notes | Three loaders were available. The 777B was available for two-wheel drive tractors. The 777D could be fitted to 2WD models with ROPS. The 777F loader fit four-wheel drive tractors with ROPS or cab. |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Ford 777B loader, Ford 777D loader, Ford 777F loader, Ford 7210 loader |
| 777B Loader | Weight1390 lbs (630 kg) Breakout4550 lbs (2063 kg) Rollback14° Dump angle47° Bucket widths48 inches (121 cm), 60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm) Reach (dumped)44.9 inches (114 cm) Reach (ground)76 inches (193 cm) Height (at pin)124 inches (314 cm) Clearance (dumped)100 inches (254 cm) Lift (full at pin)2500 lbs (1134 kg) |
| 777D Loader | Breakout5500 lbs (2494 kg) Dump angle47° Reach (dumped)33.9 inches (86 cm) Reach (ground)68.1 inches (172 cm) Lift (full at pin)2900 lbs (1315 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | Dual-range, Dual Power |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse, 8 forward and 4 reverse, 16 forward and 4 reverse, 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Notes | The Dual Power adds a shift-on-the-move to an under-speed on the basic 8/2 gear transmission. A shift-on-the-move under-speed added to the 8/4 synchromesh transmission. |
| Options | 8-speed, 8-speed synchromesh, 16-speed partial power shift, 16-speed synchromesh partial power shift |
| Oil capacity | 56 qts (53.0 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4137 lbs (1876 kg) |
Serial Numbers
| 1982 | C682000 |
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| 1983 | C694500 |
| 1984 | C707400 |
| 1985 | C732600 |
| 1986 | C750422 |
| 1987 | C763228 |
| 1988 | BB31777 |
| 1989 | BB80620 |
| 1990 | BC26239 |
| 1991 | BC77283 |
| 1992 | BD05700 |
| 1993 | BD37000 |
| Location | On plate inside engine compartment and on right-front of transmission. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Tires | Ag front 7.50-16 (2WD), 11.2-24 (4WD), 7.50-18 (2WD), 10.00-16 (2WD), 12.4-24 (4WD), 13.6-24 (4WD), 14.9-24 (4WD), Ag rear 16.9-30, 18.4-30, 16.9-34, 18.4-34, 15.5-38, 16.9-38 |
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| Width | 68.6 inches (174 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 145.2 inches (368 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 153.1 inches (388 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 87.5 inches (222 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88.8 inches (225 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 52 to 80.5 inches (132 to 204 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 60 to 80 inches (152 to 203 cm) |
| Rear tread (power) | 56 to 90 inches (142 to 228 cm) |
| Rear tread (manual) | 60 to 80 inches (152 to 203 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 24.2 inches (61 cm) |
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 18.4 inches (46 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 17.8 inches (45 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Optional PTO | 540/1000 Optional |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |