Ford 8730
The Ford 8730 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is 140.68 hp 104.9 kW. Transmission: Constant mesh. Operating weight: 12185 to 14710 pounds.
Engine Power
140.68 hp
104.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
75 gal
283.9 L
Transmission
Constant mesh
Operating Weight
12185 to 14710 pounds
Overview
 | 1990 - 1993
8030 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
8030 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Antwerp, Belgium | |
Original price was $56,500 in 1993 | |
Ford 8730 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 8730 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 124.84 hp
93.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 140.68 hp
104.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
optional cab with heat and A/C |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 75 gal
283.9 L |
24.5 gal (auxiliary tank)
92.7 L | |
Steering | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center gear pump, dual pumps optional |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 20 gpm
75.7 lpm |
28.6 gpm (dual pumps)
108.3 lpm | |
SCV flow | 16.9 gpm
64.0 lpm |
19 gpm (dual pumps)
71.9 lpm | |
Steering cap. | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Steering press. | 2025 psi
139.6 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 3/2 |
Control | position and draft control |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 111 inches
281 cm |
Weight | 12185 to 14710 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4/15-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Front-end Loaders published in 1992, by Ford | |
Front-end Loaders published in 1995, by New Holland | |
121 to 170 PTO hp Tractors published in 1993, by Ford | |
8030 Series Tractors published in 1990, by Ford | |
Operator's Manual 8530 - 8630 - 8730 - 8830 (SE4812) published in 1990 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 401 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 401 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.40 inches
112 x 112 mm |
Compression | 15.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Coolant capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
23.6 qts (with heater)
22.3 L | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014-0.016 inches (cold)
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017-0.019 inches (cold)
0.432 mm |
Oil capacity | 19.6 qts
18.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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18-speed | |
16-speed | |
8-speed |
Transmission — Funk Ultra Command
Transmission | Funk Ultra Command |
Gears | 18 forward and 9 reverse |
Oil capacity | 100.4 qts
95.0 L |
The Ford Ultra Command Powershift allows on-the-move shifting between gears, and shuttle shifting, without a clutch. A single lever controls the transmission; moving it to the left shifts down, to the right shifts up. Pushing forward increases forward throttle while pulling it back moves the tractor in reverse. An inching pedal is used for precise movements. | |
18.4/15-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Dual Power - constant mesh
Transmission | Dual Power - constant mesh |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 80 qts (2WD)
75.7 L |
85.5 qts (4WD)
80.9 L | |
The Dual Power transmission provides a 'Powerdrive' low range to the basic constant mesh transmission. A foot switch next to the clutch is used to engage and disengage the mode, and may be switched while the tractor is in motion. A "rabbit" or "turtle" display light on the instrument panel indicates which mode the transmission is selected. | |
18.4/15-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Constant mesh
Transmission | Constant mesh |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 72.8 qts (2WD)
68.9 L |
87.3 qts (4WD)
82.6 L | |
Tranmission is operated with two levers and the clutch pedal. Left lever selects high, low, or the optional creeper range. Right lever selects one of four forward gears, or reverse. Tractor must be stopped to make gear or range changes. | |
18.4/15-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 8730 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 (2WD) |
14.9/13-28 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 18.4/15-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 111 inches
281 cm |
Length | 191 inches
485 cm |
Width | 82 inches
208 cm |
Ground clearance | 16.4 inches
41 cm |
Ford 8730 Weight | |
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12,185 lbs (2WD)
5527 kg | |
12,785 lbs (2WD cab)
5799 kg | |
13,390 lbs (4WD)
6073 kg | |
13,990 lbs (4WD cab)
6345 kg | |
14,710 lbs (4WD cab Powershift)
6672 kg | |
Ford 8730 Height | |
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ROPS | 115 inches
292 cm |
Cab | 113.8 inches
289 cm |
Exhaust | 124.6 inches
316 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1516 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 2WD
April 25 - May 15, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1516 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 140.68 hp
104.9 kW |
Fuel use | 9.0 gal/hour
34.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 135.70 hp
101.2 kW |
Fuel use | 8.1 gal/hour
30.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 124.84 hp
93.1 kW |
Fuel use | 9.0 gal/hour
34.1 l/hour |
Gear 5L used for power test. | |
Max pull | 15,614 lbs
7082 kg |
Gear 2L used for pull test. | |
Photos
Ford 8730
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 8730 based on its 140.68 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 | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
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 | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
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 8730.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.3 hrs
Approximately 10.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (75 gal / 283.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.3 gal/hr (27.7 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 8730 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 8730.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)140.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)104.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)142.6 PS
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