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Ford 8730 vs Ford TW-15
Verdict: Ford 8730 vs Ford TW-15
The Ford 8730 and the Ford TW-15 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8730 leads on rated power with 141 hp against 140 hp. Ford TW-15 is the lighter machine (11,355 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 1983). In short: choose the Ford 8730 for outright pulling power, or the Ford TW-15 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
140 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
With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
Original price
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$41,000Reference
Differential lock
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hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
93.1 kWReference
79.0 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Compression
15.6:1Reference
15.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Coolant capacity
22.3 LReference
20.8 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
87.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
104.9 kWReference
90.4 kWReference
Max power
93.1 kWReference
78.9 kWReference
Engine (gross)
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104.4 kWReference
Engine
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102.2 kWReference
Power
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102.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
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104.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Idle RPM
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700-2470Reference
Torque
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520.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1600Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Constant meshReference
Dual PowerReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
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356mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
104.4 kWReference
89.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
104.9 kWReference
90.5 kWReference
Type
open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
108.3 lpmReference
57.9 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
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
101.2 kWReference
86.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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90.1 LReference
Capacity
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90.1 LReference
Total flow
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104.1 lpmReference
Steering flow
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15.9 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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4286 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1918Reference
Capacities
Fuel
92.7 LReference
219.5 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
281 cmReference
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Weight
12185 to 14710 poundsReference
11355 to 14300 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
16.9-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
18.4/15-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
Length
485 cmReference
414 cmReference
Width
208 cmReference
212 cmReference
Ground clearance
41 cmReference
41 cmReference
2WD Wheelbase
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274 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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266 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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152 to 213 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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165 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
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162 to 294 cmReference
ROPS Shipping
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5150 kgReference
Operating
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6486 kgReference
Ballasted
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7566 kgReference
Steering wheel
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246 cmReference
Ford 8730 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
72Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Ford 8730 Height
ROPS
292 cmReference
287 cmReference
Cab
289 cmReference
294 cmReference
Exhaust
316 cmReference
331 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
30.7 l/hourReference
3.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
7082 kgReference
7229 kgReference
Speeds
Ford TW-15 attachments
TW-15 Serial Numbers
1983
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C694500Reference
1984
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C707400Reference
1985
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C732600Reference
1986
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A915854Reference
1987
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A917560Reference
1988
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A919438Reference
1989
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A922535Reference
1990
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A925099Reference
Location:
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Under forward right grill panelReference
Attachment overview
Ford TW-15 Height
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.