Ford

8730

Farm tractor · 1990–1993 · 155 hp

Ford8730
EngineTransmissionHydraulicsHitchDimensionsWeightTires & TracksFuelSteeringCabCompatible ImplementsMore Ford

The Ford 8730 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1990 to 1993. It features a Ford engine, and power steering. The transmission is a power shift type with 18 forward and 9 reverse.

Engine

EngineFord
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement401 ci (6.6 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Compression Ratio15.6
Power PTO140.68 hp (104.9 kW)
Power Drawbar124.84 hp (93.1 kW)
Oil Capacity19.6 qts (18.5 L)
Coolant Capacity22 qts (20.8 L)
ManufacturerFord
Rated2,200 RPM
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Transmission

Transmission Typepower shift
Transmission ModelUltra Command
Gears18 forward and 9 reverse
Transmission DescriptionThe 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.
Oil Capacity100.4 qts (95 L)
Available Options18-speed, 16-speed, 8-speed

Hydraulics

Typeopen center gear pump, dual pumps optional
Pump Flow20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Valves2
Scv Flow16.9 gpm (64 lpm)

Hitch

Rear Type3/2
Hitch Controlposition and draft control

Dimensions

Length191 in (485 cm)
Width82 in (208 cm)
Height Cab113.8 in (289 cm)
Height Rops115 in (292 cm)
Wheelbase111 in (281 cm)
Ground Clearance16.4 in (41 cm)

Weight

Operating14,710 lbs (6,672 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag14.9/13-28
Rear Ag18.4/15-38

Fuel

Capacity75 gal (283.9 L)

Steering

Typepower
Pressure2,025 psi (139.6 bar)

Cab

Caboptional with heat and A/C

Compatible Implements

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Bush Hog BH114Rotary Cutters44"15 hp
Land Pride RCR1242Rotary Cutters42"18 hp
Land Pride RCR1548Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2072Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2060Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-142Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1860Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1872Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1260Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1248Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
Bush Hog BH115Rotary Cutters56"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-242Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1272Rotary Cutters72"25 hp
Bush Hog BH116Rotary Cutters68"25 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3Rotary Cutters60"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-148Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-248Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-260Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-160Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
BEFCO RMD-360Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-172Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-272Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2760Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCD1884Rotary Cutters84"35 hp
Bush Hog BH310-2Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2772Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2696Rotary Cutters96"40 hp
BEFCO RMD-372Rotary Cutters72"40 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"55 hp
Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 1Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"70 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 2Rotary Cutters84"70 hp

Confirmed compatible on PTO HP and 3-point hitch category. Verify with your dealer before purchasing.