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Ford-New Holland 8630 vs Ford-New Holland 8730
Verdict: Ford-New Holland 8630 vs Ford-New Holland 8730
The Ford-New Holland 8630 and the Ford-New Holland 8730 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford-New Holland 8730 leads on rated power with 141 hp against 121 hp. Ford-New Holland 8630 is the lighter machine (11,435 kg vs 12,185 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Ford-New Holland 8730 for outright pulling power, or the Ford-New Holland 8630 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-New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford-New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
121 hp
141 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Ford-New HollandReference
Ford-New HollandReference
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
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
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
78.9 kWReference
93.1 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
22.3 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity
82.6 LReference
82.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
90.4 kWReference
104.9 kWReference
Max power
78.9 kWReference
93.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Constant meshReference
Constant meshReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
90.2 kWReference
104.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
90.4 kWReference
104.9 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
108.3 lpmReference
108.3 lpmReference
SCV flow
71.9 lpmReference
71.9 lpmReference
Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Steering press.
139.6 barReference
139.6 barReference
Rear Type
3/2Reference
3/2Reference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
86.2 kWReference
101.2 kWReference
Valves
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2 to 4Reference
Capacities
Fuel
92.7 LReference
92.7 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
266 cmReference
281 cmReference
Weight
11435 to 13960 poundsReference
12185 to 14710 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4/15-38Reference
18.4/15-38Reference
Ag front
14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference
14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
18.4/15-38Reference
18.4/15-38Reference
Length
436 cmReference
485 cmReference
Width
208 cmReference
208 cmReference
Ground clearance
41 cmReference
41 cmReference
Ford-New Holland 8630 attachments
8630 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:
Center of the rear axle in the rearReference
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Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
90Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ford-New Holland 8630 Height
ROPS
292 cmReference
292 cmReference
Cab
289 cmReference
289 cmReference
Exhaust
316 cmReference
316 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
3.8 l/hourReference
30.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
7229 kgReference
7082 kgReference
Speeds
Ford-New Holland 8730 attachments
Ford-New Holland 8730 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.