Ford 9030
The Ford 9030 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 268 ci 4.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 116 hp / 86.5 kW. Transmission: infnite forward and reverse (3-range). Operating weight: 10150 lbs 4604 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 116 hp / 86.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
45 gal
170.3 L
Transmission
infnite forward and reverse (3-range)
Operating Weight
10150 lbs
4604 kg
Overview
 | 1990 - 1997
Versatile built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Versatile |
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
Variants | |
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9030 | similar Buhler Versatile model |
Ford 9030 Engine | |
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Ford 4.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 9030 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 9030 Power | |
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Engine | 116 hp
86.5 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 71.5 hp
53.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 102 hp
76.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Articulated power steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Cab with air-conditioning. Console rotates 180-degrees. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 45 gal
170.3 L |
Hydraulic system | 10.5 gal
39.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center load-sensing |
Capacity | 10.5 gal
39.7 L |
Pump flow | 24 gpm
90.8 lpm |
Steering flow | 6 gpm
22.7 lpm |
Steering press. | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6500 lbs
2948 kg |
Front Hitch | II/I OptOptional |
Front lift | 3000 lbs
1360 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Weight | 10150 lbs
4604 kg |
Front tire | 16.9x28 |
Rear tire | 16.9x28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 85 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 625 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 31 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual Bidirectional Tractor 9030 (42903012) published in 1996 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 268 ci / 4.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford BSD444T |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 268 ci
4.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.40 inches
112 x 112 mm |
Power | 116 hp
86.5 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 17.1:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Idle RPM | 1000-2725 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 15 qts
14.2 L |
Coolant capacity | 25.6 qts
24.2 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches (cold)
0.381 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (cold)
0.457 mm |
Transmission
Transmission — infnite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infnite forward and reverse (3-range) |
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Dimensions
Ford 9030 Tires | |
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Ag front | 16.9x28 |
Ag rear | 16.9x28 |
Ag front | 14.9x28 |
Ag rear | 14.9x28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Length | 180 inches (rear 3-point)
457 cm |
194 inches (front and rear 3-point)
492 cm | |
Width | 81.3 inches
206 cm |
Shipping weight | 10150 lbs
4604 kg |
Max weight | 16000 lbs
7257 kg |
Ground clearance | 16.3 inches
41 cm |
Ford 9030 Height | |
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Hood | 74 inches
187 cm |
Cab | 114.5 inches
290 cm |
Exhaust | 117 inches
297 cm |
Photos
Ford 9030 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 9030 based on its 116 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
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 | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
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 9030.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.5 hrs
Approximately 7.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (45 gal / 170.3 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6 gal/hr (22.8 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 9030 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 9030.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)116 hp
Kilowatts (kW)86.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)117.6 PS
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