Ford 8630
The Ford 8630 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 494.4 ci 8.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 160 hp / 119.3 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 9600 lbs 4354 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 160 hp / 119.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
74 gal
280.1 L
Transmission
24 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
9600 lbs
4354 kg
Overview
 | 1992 - 1997
30 Superforça Series |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford (a part of New Holland) |
Built in Curitiba, Brazil | |
The Brazillian-built Ford 8630 is similar to the Fiat 160-90. | |
Ford 8630 Engine | |
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Fiat 8.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 8630 Power | |
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Engine | 160 hp
119.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | hydraulic |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 74 gal
280.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 15.7 gal
59.4 L |
Front axle | 13.6 qts
12.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 15.7 gal
59.4 L |
Pressure | 2503 psi
172.6 bar |
Pump flow | 14.5 gpm
54.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 14650 lbs
6645 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 113.6 inches
288 cm |
Weight | 9600 lbs
4354 kg |
Front tire | 14.9x28 |
Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 65 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 165 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 494.4 ci / 8.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Fiat 8365.25 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 494.4 ci
8.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.53x5.12 inches
115 x 130 mm |
Power | 160 hp
119.3 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dual stage dry |
Compression | 15.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 435.2 lb-ft
590.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 19.4 qts
18.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 28.5 qts
27.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed partially synchronized | |
24-speed creeper |
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 305mm cerametallic disc |
Oil capacity | 22.3 qts
21.1 L |
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I, II, III) plus reverse (R) range. | |
With 18.4x38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 24 forward and 8 reverse creeper
Type | creeper |
Gears | 24 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | 305mm cerametallic disc |
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I, II, III) plus reverse (R) range with additional dual range shift (creeper/normal). | |
With 18.4x38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 8630 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9x28. Rear: 18.4x38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 113.6 inches
288 cm |
Length | 174 inches
441 cm |
Width | 112.7 inches
286 cm |
Shipping weight | 9600 lbs
4354 kg |
Ballasted weight | 16810 lbs
7625 kg |
Front tread | 70.9 to 86.6 inches
180 to 219 cm |
Rear tread | 63.8 to 86.6 inches
162 to 219 cm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 8630 based on its 160 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 8630.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.9 hrs
Approximately 8.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (74 gal / 280.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.3 gal/hr (31.5 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 8630 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 8630.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)160 hp
Kilowatts (kW)119.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)162.2 PS
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