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Ford 8000 vs Ford 9030
Verdict: Ford 8000 vs Ford 9030
The Ford 8000 and the Ford 9030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8000 leads on rated power with 106 hp against 102 hp. Ford 8000 is the lighter machine (4,526 kg vs 4,604 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 9030 is the newer design (1990 vs 1968). In short: choose the Ford 8000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 9030 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
106 hp
102 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
EatonReference
The optional Dual Power transmission became available in 1969.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
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Distributor
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FordReference
Final drives
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spur gearReference
Variants
8100
all-purposeReference
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8200
row-cropReference
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8400
industrial tractorReference
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9030
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similar Buhler Versatile modelReference
Engine
Engine
86.1 kWReference
86.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
69.1 kWReference
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Displacement
6.6 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
86.1 kWReference
86.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
17.1:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2500Reference
Torque
384.4 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
24.2 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
14.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
78.8 kWReference
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Max power
69.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
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53.3 kWReference
Idle RPM
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1000-2725Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual PowerReference
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Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
infnite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
Oil type
ESN-M2C77-AReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
78.3 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
78.9 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
39.7 LReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
39.7 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
90.8 lpmReference
Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
22.7 lpmReference
Steering press.
106.9 barReference
172.4 barReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1935Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
70.3 kWReference
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Control
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position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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2948 kgReference
Front Hitch
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II/IReference
Front lift
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1360 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
162.8 LReference
170.3 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
232 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
4526 kgReference
4604 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
16.9x28Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
16.9x28Reference
Ag front
7.50-18Reference
14.9x28Reference
Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
14.9x28Reference
Length
376 cmReference
492 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
206 cmReference
Operating weight
4526 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
6804 kgReference
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Ground clearance
67 cmReference
41 cmReference
Rear axle
85 mmReference
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Shipping weight
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4604 kgReference
Max weight
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7257 kgReference
Ford 8000 attachments
8000 Serial Numbers
1968
C190200Reference
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1969
C226000Reference
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1970
C257600Reference
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1971
C292100Reference
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1972
C327200Reference
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Location:
Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.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
Charging amps
55 (alt)Reference
85Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
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Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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625Reference
Battery Group
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31Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 8000 Height
Hood
187 cmReference
187 cmReference
Exhaust
269 cmReference
297 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
21.2 l/hourReference
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Max pull
5153 kgReference
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9030 Serial Numbers
1991
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470100Reference
1992
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487501Reference
1993
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932000Reference
1994
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200000Reference
1995
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201023Reference
1996
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201894Reference
1997
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202423Reference
Ford 9030 Height
Cab
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290 cmReference
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.