Compare/Ford 7830 vs Ford 8630

Ford 7830 vs Ford 8630

Verdict: Ford 7830 vs Ford 8630

The Ford 7830 and the Ford 8630 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8630 leads on rated power with 121 hp against 112 hp. Ford 7830 is the newer design (1992 vs 1990). In short: choose the Ford 8630 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 7830 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

112 hp

121 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Ford (a part of New Holland)Reference

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

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.Reference

Engine

83.5 kWReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

83.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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78.9 kWReference

Compression

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15.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Coolant capacity

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22.3 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Oil capacity

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82.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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90.4 kWReference

Max power

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78.9 kWReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Constant meshReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

Pump flow

34.8 lpmReference

108.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

3/2Reference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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90.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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90.4 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

SCV flow

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71.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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1.9 LReference

Steering press.

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139.6 barReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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86.2 kWReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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90Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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92.7 LReference

Steering

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1.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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266 cmReference

Weight

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11435 to 13960 poundsReference

Front tire

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11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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18.4/15-38Reference

Ag front

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14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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18.4/15-38Reference

Length

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436 cmReference

Width

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208 cmReference

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

Ford 8630 attachments

8630 Serial Numbers

1990

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A925439Reference

1991

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A928924Reference

1992

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A930626Reference

1993

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A931957Reference

Location:

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Center of the rear axle in the rearReference

Ford 8630 Height

ROPS

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292 cmReference

Cab

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289 cmReference

Exhaust

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316 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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3.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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7229 kgReference

Speeds

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.