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Ford 7740 vs Ford 9030
Verdict: Ford 7740 vs Ford 9030
The Ford 7740 and the Ford 9030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 9030 leads on rated power with 102 hp against 100 hp. Ford 9030 is the lighter machine (4,604 kg vs 7,312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 7740 is the newer design (1991 vs 1990). In short: choose the Ford 9030 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 7740 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
100 hp
102 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
EatonReference
Four power shift gears arranged in two synchronized ratio groups (1-4 and 5-8). Two synchronized ranges (low/high) and right-hand shuttle. Clutch must be used to shift range or move between the lower (1-4) and higher (5-8) gear ratio groups. Push-button power shifting between the four gears in a ratio group. Push-button de-clutching on the shuttle lever allow shifting without the foot clutch. The 16 power shift was standard on the 7740 SLE.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Original price
$36,000 (1998)Reference
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Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
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Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
spur gearReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic (SL/SLE)Reference
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Brakes
hydraulic wet disc (SL/SLE)Reference
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Distributor
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FordReference
Variants
9030
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similar Buhler Versatile modelReference
7740S
8-speed economyReference
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7740SL
12-speedReference
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7740SLE
16-speed premiumReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
177.5 LReference
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Engine (gross)
74.8 kWReference
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Engine (net)
70.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
57.4 kWReference
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Displacement
5.0 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 127 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
70.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
74.8 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dryReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
17.1:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2500Reference
Idle RPM
725-2275Reference
1000-2725Reference
Torque
560.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1200Reference
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Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
ROPS Coolant capacity
14.5 LReference
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Cab Coolant capacity
16.0 LReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.406 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.483 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
60.6 LReference
14.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
64.8 kWReference
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Max power
55.3 kWReference
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Engine
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86.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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53.3 kWReference
Power
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86.5 kWReference
Coolant capacity
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24.2 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference
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Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
infnite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
Clutch
dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
64.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
64.8 kWReference
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Type
four-speed power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Valves
1 to 4Reference
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Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
90.8 lpmReference
Steering press.
144.8 barReference
172.4 barReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Control
Position control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing optional on 7740 SLE.Reference
position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3950 kgReference
2948 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
64.4 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
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39.7 LReference
Capacity
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39.7 LReference
Steering flow
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22.7 lpmReference
Front Hitch
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II/IReference
Front lift
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1360 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
236 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
7312 to 9194 poundsReference
4604 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
16.9x28Reference
Rear tire
18.4-30Reference
16.9x28Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
14.9x28Reference
Ag rear
18.4-30Reference
14.9x28Reference
Length
411 cmReference
492 cmReference
2WD Width
195 cmReference
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4WD Width
203 cmReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
55 cmReference
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4WD Clearance (front axle)
50 cmReference
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2WD ROPS Shipping
3316 kgReference
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4WD ROPS Shipping
3695 kgReference
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2WD Cab Shipping
3709 kgReference
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4WD Cab Shipping
4170 kgReference
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Operating
3937 kgReference
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Ballasted
5198 kgReference
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Width
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206 cmReference
Shipping weight
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4604 kgReference
Max weight
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7257 kgReference
Ground clearance
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41 cmReference
Ford 7740 attachments
7740 Serial Numbers
1993
BD35935Reference
932000Reference
1994
BD65544Reference
200000Reference
1995
BD98440Reference
201023Reference
1996
019149BReference
201894Reference
Location:
Data plate inside hood.Reference
Inside cab, left-hand side, up from bottom of window frame. Also stamped near articulating point on lower frame.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
55Reference
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Cab Charging amps
100Reference
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ROPS Batteries
1Reference
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Cab Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
800Reference
625Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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85Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery Group
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31Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 7740 Height
Hood
170 cmReference
187 cmReference
Cab
271 cmReference
290 cmReference
Exhaust
284 cmReference
297 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
20.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
4631 kgReference
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Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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170.3 LReference
9030 Serial Numbers
1991
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470100Reference
1992
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487501Reference
1997
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202423Reference
Ford 9030 Height
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.