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Tractor · 1990Unverified

Ford 8730

Name: Ford 8730
Brand: Ford

Ford 8730 — Row-Crop tractor · 141 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 8730 is a tractor, rated at 141 hp, which positions it among the higher-powered machines in its class. Manufactured from 1990 to 1993, it features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives a four-wheel drive system via a powershift transmission. The listed weight of the Ford 8730 ranges from 12185 to 14710 pounds. It is suited to tasks covering areas of approximately 200–800 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

93 rows

Recorded power

141 hp

Transmissions

18-speed

Production years

1990-1993

Verified variants

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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.

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