Compare/Ford 8670 vs Ford 8730

Ford 8670 vs Ford 8730

Verdict: Ford 8670 vs Ford 8730

The Ford 8670 and the Ford 8730 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8670 leads on rated power with 148 hp against 141 hp. Ford 8730 is the lighter machine (12,185 kg vs 15,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8670 is the newer design (1993 vs 1990). In short: choose the Ford 8670 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8730 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

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Best match

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Ford

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

148 hp

141 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

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

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

Variants

2145

similar Buhler Versatile modelReference

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Engine

126.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

98.5 kWReference

93.1 kWReference

Displacement

7.5 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

126.8 kWReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

15.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter power

4.5 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

25.0 LReference

22.3 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.432 mmReference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

82.6 LReference

Max power

98.5 kWReference

93.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

110.1 kWReference

104.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Constant meshReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

108.1 kWReference

104.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

125.0 kWReference

104.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

117.0 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference

Capacity

117.0 LReference

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Pressure

189.6 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

3Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

90.8 lpmReference

108.3 lpmReference

Total flow

208.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

3/2Reference

Rear lift

4536 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1903Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

122.1 kWReference

101.2 kWReference

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

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

416.4 LReference

92.7 LReference

Front hubs

1.6 LReference

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Front diff.

12.3 LReference

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Max capacity

9865 kgReference

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Steering

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1.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

311 cmReference

281 cmReference

Weight

15800 to 18200 poundsReference

12185 to 14710 poundsReference

Front tire

14L-16.1Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4R42Reference

18.4/15-38Reference

Ag front

16.9R28 (4WD)Reference

14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

18.4R42Reference

18.4/15-38Reference

Length

499 cmReference

485 cmReference

Width

245 cmReference

208 cmReference

Height (cab)

308 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

315 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

47 cmReference

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Front tread

157 to 220 cmReference

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Rear tread

153 to 314 cmReference

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Operating

8255 kgReference

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Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

Ford 8670 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

90Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

34.8 l/hourReference

30.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

7885 kgReference

7082 kgReference

Speeds

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

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.