Compare/Ford 8430 vs Ford 9600

Ford 8430 vs Ford 9600

Verdict: Ford 8430 vs Ford 9600

The Ford 8430 and the Ford 9600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8430 leads on rated power with 140 hp against 135 hp. Ford 8430 is the newer design (1992 vs 1972). In short: choose the Ford 8430 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 9600 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

135 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

Syncrhonized upshift from 3-to-4 and 7-to-8 using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped for all other shifts.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

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

Drawbar (tested)

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83.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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paper elementReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Idle RPM

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700-2470Reference

Firing order

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

Coolant capacity

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24.1 LReference

Coolant change

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1200 hReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

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60.6 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed

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101.0 kWReference

Max power

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83.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

partial power shiftReference

Gears

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Ford Dual PowerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

III/IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

305mm cerametallic discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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101.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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65.3 LReference

Capacity

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65.3 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Pump flow

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60.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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2.8 LReference

Steering press.

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103.4 barReference

Rear lift

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8164 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1935Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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95.8 kWReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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162.8 LReference

Steering

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2.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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274 cmReference

Weight

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5379 kgReference

Front tire

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7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

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23.1-34Reference

Ag front

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11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-38Reference

Length

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401 cmReference

Width

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213 cmReference

Operating weight

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5379 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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8164 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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64 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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67 cmReference

9600 Serial Numbers

1972

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C327200Reference

1973

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C367300Reference

1974

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C405200Reference

1975

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C450700Reference

1976

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C490300Reference

Ford 9600 Height

Hood

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187 cmReference

Exhaust

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291 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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28.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5535 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.