Compare/Ford 8830 vs Ford 8870

Ford 8830 vs Ford 8870

Verdict: Ford 8830 vs Ford 8870

The Ford 8830 and the Ford 8870 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8870 leads on rated power with 186 hp against 170 hp. Ford 8830 is the lighter machine (12,995 kg vs 16,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8870 is the newer design (1993 vs 1990). In short: choose the Ford 8870 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8830 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

170 hp

186 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

The Dual Power transmission provides a 'Powerdrive' low range to the basic constant mesh transmission. A foot switch next to the clutch is used to engage and disengage the mode, and may be switched while the tractor is in motion. A "rabbit" or "turtle" display light on the instrument panel indicates which mode the transmission is selected.Reference

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

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

108.6 kWReference

124.0 kWReference

4WD cab Powershift

7039 kgReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

112 x 127 mmReference

Compression

15.6:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

23.1 LReference

25.0 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.432 mmReference

Oil capacity

91.9 LReference

20.8 LReference

Engine

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156.6 kWReference

Power

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156.6 kWReference

Starter power

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4.5 kWReference

Max power

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124.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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138.6 kWReference

Transmission

Dual Power - constant meshReference

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Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

126.8 kWReference

134.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

127.6 kWReference

149.6 kWReference

Type

open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference

creeperReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

189.6 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

108.3 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

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Rear Type

3/2Reference

IIIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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139.7 LReference

Capacity

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139.7 LReference

Total flow

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208.2 lpmReference

Rear lift

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5670 kgReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1903Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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149.3 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

92.7 LReference

416.4 LReference

Steering

1.9 LReference

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Front hubs

0.8 LReference

1.6 LReference

Front diff.

7.5 LReference

12.3 LReference

Max capacity

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14288 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

281 cmReference

311 cmReference

Weight

12995 to 15520 poundsReference

16700 to 19000 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

14L-16.1Reference

Rear tire

18.4/15-38Reference

18.4R42Reference

Ag front

14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4/15-38Reference

18.4R42Reference

Length

485 cmReference

499 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

245 cmReference

Ground clearance

41 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

5894 kgReference

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2WD cab

6166 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

6441 kgReference

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4WD cab

6713 kgReference

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2WD Ag front

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14L-16.1Reference

4WD Ag front

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16.9R28Reference

Height (cab)

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308 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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315 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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47 cmReference

Front tread

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157 to 220 cmReference

Rear tread

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153 to 325 cmReference

2WD Operating

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7575 kgReference

4WD Operating

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8618 kgReference

Ford 8830 attachments

8830 Serial Numbers

1990

A925439Reference

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1991

A928924Reference

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1992

A930626Reference

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1993

A931957Reference

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Location:

Tractor's rear axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

130Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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950Reference

Ford 8830 Height

ROPS

292 cmReference

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Cab

289 cmReference

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Exhaust

316 cmReference

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Speeds

Variants

2180

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similar Buhler Versatile modelReference

Ford 8870 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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39.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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8414 kgReference

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.