Tractor · 1990Unverified
Ford 8730
Ford 8730 — Row-Crop tractor · 141 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
141 hp
Max power
93.1 kW
Weight
12185 to 14710 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Antwerp, BelgiumReference
Original price was $56,500 in 1993Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
optional cab with heat and A/CReference
Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)93.1 kWReference
FordReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference
Compression15.6:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Coolant capacity20.8 LReference
Coolant capacity22.3 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity18.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed104.9 kWReference
Max power93.1 kWReference
Transmission
18-speedReference
16-speedReference
8-speedReference
TransmissionFunk Ultra CommandReference
Gears18 forward and 9 reverseReference
Oil capacity95.0 LReference
The Ford Ultra Command Powershift allows on-the-move shifting between gears, and shuttle shifting, without a clutch. A single lever controls the transmission; moving it to the left shifts down, to the right shifts up. Pushing forward increases forward throttle while pulling it back moves the tractor in reverse. An inching pedal is used for precise movements.Reference
TransmissionDual Power - constant meshReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity75.7 LReference
Oil capacity80.9 LReference
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
TransmissionConstant meshReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity68.9 LReference
Oil capacity82.6 LReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)104.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)104.9 kWReference
Typeopen center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Valves2 to 4Reference
Pump flow75.7 lpmReference
Pump flow108.3 lpmReference
SCV flow64.0 lpmReference
SCV flow71.9 lpmReference
Steering cap.1.9 LReference
Steering press.139.6 barReference
Rear Type3/2Reference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed101.2 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel283.9 LReference
Fuel92.7 LReference
Steering1.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase281 cmReference
Weight12185 to 14710 poundsReference
Front tire11.00-16Reference
Rear tire18.4/15-38Reference
Ag front11.00-16 (2WD)Reference
Ag front14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear18.4/15-38Reference
Length485 cmReference
Width208 cmReference
Ground clearance41 cmReference
5527 kgReference
5799 kgReference
6073 kgReference
6345 kgReference
6672 kgReference
Ford 8730 attachments
front-end loaderReference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps90Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Ford 8730 Height
ROPS292 cmReference
Cab289 cmReference
Exhaust316 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 2WDApril 25 - May 15, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1516 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use34.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use30.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 5L used for power test.Reference
Max pull7082 kgReference
Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
18.4/15-38 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.