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Ford 8730 vs Ford 9600
Verdict: Ford 8730 vs Ford 9600
The Ford 8730 and the Ford 9600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8730 leads on rated power with 141 hp against 135 hp. Ford 9600 is the lighter machine (5,379 kg vs 12,185 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8730 is the newer design (1990 vs 1972). In short: choose the Ford 8730 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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Fit & specs
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
141 hp
135 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
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
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
Drawbar (tested)
93.1 kWReference
83.1 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Compression
15.6:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Coolant capacity
22.3 LReference
24.1 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
82.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
104.9 kWReference
101.0 kWReference
Max power
93.1 kWReference
83.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
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paper elementReference
Idle RPM
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700-2470Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Coolant change
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1200 hReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Constant meshReference
Ford Dual PowerReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
104.4 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
104.9 kWReference
101.0 kWReference
Type
open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference
partial power shiftReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
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Pump flow
108.3 lpmReference
60.6 lpmReference
SCV flow
71.9 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
2.8 LReference
Steering press.
139.6 barReference
103.4 barReference
Rear Type
3/2Reference
III/IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
101.2 kWReference
95.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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65.3 LReference
Capacity
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65.3 LReference
Steering flow
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15.9 lpmReference
Rear lift
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8164 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1935Reference
Capacities
Fuel
92.7 LReference
162.8 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
2.8 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
281 cmReference
274 cmReference
Weight
12185 to 14710 poundsReference
5379 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
18.4/15-38Reference
23.1-34Reference
Ag front
14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference
11.00-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4/15-38Reference
16.9-38Reference
Length
485 cmReference
401 cmReference
Width
208 cmReference
213 cmReference
Ground clearance
41 cmReference
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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
Ford 8730 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
55Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Ford 8730 Height
ROPS
292 cmReference
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Cab
289 cmReference
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Exhaust
316 cmReference
291 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
30.7 l/hourReference
28.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
7082 kgReference
5535 kgReference
Speeds
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
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.