Compare/Ford 8530 vs Ford 9030

Ford 8530 vs Ford 9030

Verdict: Ford 8530 vs Ford 9030

The Ford 8530 and the Ford 9030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8530 leads on rated power with 106 hp against 102 hp. Ford 9030 is the lighter machine (4,604 kg vs 11,395 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Ford 8530 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

106 hp

102 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

EatonReference

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

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Distributor

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FordReference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

68.6 kWReference

53.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

69.1 kWReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Compression

16.3:1Reference

17.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2500Reference

Firing order

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

1-3-4-2Reference

Coolant capacity

21.2 LReference

24.2 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.432 mmReference

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

82.6 LReference

14.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

78.9 kWReference

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Max power

69.1 kWReference

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Engine

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86.5 kWReference

Power

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86.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Idle RPM

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1000-2725Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Constant meshReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

infnite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

78.3 kWReference

76.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

78.9 kWReference

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Type

open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

112.0 lpmReference

90.8 lpmReference

SCV flow

71.9 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

1.9 LReference

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Steering press.

139.6 barReference

172.4 barReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

72.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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39.7 LReference

Capacity

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39.7 LReference

Steering flow

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22.7 lpmReference

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

92.7 LReference

170.3 LReference

Steering

1.9 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

266 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

11395 to 13920 poundsReference

4604 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

16.9x28Reference

Rear tire

18.4/15-38Reference

16.9x28Reference

Ag front

14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference

14.9x28Reference

Ag rear

18.4/15-38Reference

14.9x28Reference

Length

436 cmReference

492 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

206 cmReference

Ground clearance

41 cmReference

Shipping weight

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4604 kgReference

Max weight

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7257 kgReference

Ford 8530 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

85Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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625Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Ford 8530 Height

ROPS

292 cmReference

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Cab

289 cmReference

290 cmReference

Exhaust

313 cmReference

297 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

26.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

5556 kgReference

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Speeds

Variants

9030

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similar Buhler Versatile modelReference

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

Location:

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Inside cab, left-hand side, up from bottom of window frame. Also stamped near articulating point on lower frame.Reference

Ford 9030 Height

Hood

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187 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.