Compare/Ford 8730 vs Ford 9700

Ford 8730 vs Ford 9700

Verdict: Ford 8730 vs Ford 9700

The Ford 8730 and the Ford 9700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8730 leads on rated power with 141 hp against 136 hp. Ford 9700 is the lighter machine (10,900 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 1977). In short: choose the Ford 8730 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 9700 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

Clear

Ford

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

141 hp

136 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

With 15-38 rear tires.Reference

Factories

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Antwerp, BelgiumReference

Original price

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$22,700Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

93.1 kWReference

84.5 kWReference

Displacement

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Compression

15.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Firing order

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

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Coolant capacity

22.3 LReference

22.2 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.432 mmReference

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Oil capacity

82.6 LReference

13.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

104.9 kWReference

101.1 kWReference

Max power

93.1 kWReference

84.5 kWReference

Fuel tank

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219.5 LReference

Engine

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108.9 kWReference

Power

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108.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Constant meshReference

Dual PowerReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

104.4 kWReference

100.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

104.9 kWReference

101.1 kWReference

Type

open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

108.3 lpmReference

58.7 lpmReference

SCV flow

71.9 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

1.9 LReference

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Steering press.

139.6 barReference

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Rear Type

3/2Reference

IIIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

101.2 kWReference

96.4 kWReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2614 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1935Reference

Capacities

Fuel

92.7 LReference

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Steering

1.9 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

281 cmReference

Weight

12185 to 14710 poundsReference

10900 to 12860 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4/15-38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference

11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

18.4/15-38Reference

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Length

485 cmReference

457 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

201 cmReference

Ground clearance

41 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13-24. Rear: 15-38Reference

Front tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Shipping

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4944 kgReference

Operating

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5833 kgReference

Ballasted

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7928 kgReference

Ford 8730 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

90Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Ford 8730 Height

ROPS

292 cmReference

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Cab

289 cmReference

302 cmReference

Exhaust

316 cmReference

323 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

30.7 l/hourReference

34.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

7082 kgReference

6808 kgReference

Speeds

9700 Serial Numbers

1976

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C490300Reference

1977

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C527300Reference

1978

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C560500Reference

1979

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C595800Reference

Ford 9700 Height

Hood

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203 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.