Compare/Ford 8430 vs Ford 8670

Ford 8430 vs Ford 8670

Verdict: Ford 8430 vs Ford 8670

The Ford 8430 and the Ford 8670 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8670 leads on rated power with 148 hp against 140 hp. Ford 8670 is the newer design (1993 vs 1992). In short: choose the Ford 8670 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8430 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

140 hp

148 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Ford (a part of New Holland)Reference

FordReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I, II, III) plus reverse (R) range with additional dual range shift (creeper/normal).Reference

Creeper range added to standard power shift transmission. With tractor in neutral and inching pedal pressed, toggle button is used to enter/exit creeper range.Reference

Engine

104.4 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

Displacement

5.8 LReference

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 115 mmReference

112 x 127 mmReference

Power

104.4 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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98.5 kWReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Firing order

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

Starter power

—

4.5 kWReference

Coolant capacity

—

25.0 LReference

Intake valve clearance

—

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Oil capacity

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20.8 LReference

Max power

—

98.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

—

110.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

Gears

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

IIIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

305mm cerametallic discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

108.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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125.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

—

117.0 LReference

Capacity

—

117.0 LReference

Pressure

—

189.6 barReference

Valves

—

3Reference

Pump flow

—

90.8 lpmReference

Total flow

—

208.2 lpmReference

Rear lift

—

4536 kgReference

Engine RPM

—

1000@1903Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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122.1 kWReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

—

negativeReference

Charging amps

—

130Reference

Batteries

—

2Reference

Battery CCA

—

950Reference

Speeds

Variants

2145

—

similar Buhler Versatile modelReference

Capacities

Fuel

—

416.4 LReference

Front hubs

—

1.6 LReference

Front diff.

—

12.3 LReference

Max capacity

—

9865 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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311 cmReference

Weight

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15800 to 18200 poundsReference

Front tire

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14L-16.1Reference

Rear tire

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18.4R42Reference

Ag front

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16.9R28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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18.4R42Reference

Length

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499 cmReference

Width

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245 cmReference

Height (cab)

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308 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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315 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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47 cmReference

Front tread

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157 to 220 cmReference

Rear tread

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153 to 314 cmReference

Operating

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8255 kgReference

Ford 8670 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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34.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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7885 kgReference

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.