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Ford 8430 vs Ford 8730
Verdict: Ford 8430 vs Ford 8730
The Ford 8430 and the Ford 8730 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8730 leads on rated power with 141 hp against 140 hp. Ford 8430 is the newer design (1992 vs 1990). In short: choose the Ford 8730 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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Fit & specs
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
140 hp
141 hp
Confidence
40%
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
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
Engine
104.4 kWReference
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Displacement
5.8 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
104 x 115 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
104.4 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Drawbar (tested)
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93.1 kWReference
Compression
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15.6:1Reference
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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104.9 kWReference
Max power
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93.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
creeperReference
open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference
Gears
24 forward and 8 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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Constant meshReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IIReference
3/2Reference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
305mm cerametallic discReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
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104.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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104.9 kWReference
Pressure
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172.4 barReference
Valves
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2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
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108.3 lpmReference
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
Power at rated PTO speed
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101.2 kWReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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90Reference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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92.7 LReference
Steering
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1.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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281 cmReference
Weight
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12185 to 14710 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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485 cmReference
Width
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208 cmReference
Ground clearance
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41 cmReference
Ford 8730 attachments
Ford 8730 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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30.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
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7082 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.