Ford
8730
Horsepower
155hp
Production
1990–1993
Category
farm
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $56,500 (1993) |
|---|---|
| Engine | Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel |
| Tractor Type | row-crop |
| Series | 8030 Series |
| Manufacture Location | Antwerp, Belgium |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two- or four-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | power |
| Brakes | hydraulic wet disc |
| Cab | optional with heat and A/C |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic Type | open center gear pump, dual pumps optional |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Valves | 2 |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
| Hydraulic Pressure | 2,500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Scv Flow | 16.9 gpm (64 lpm) |
PTO & Hitch
| Rear Hitch Type | 3/2 |
|---|---|
| Hitch Control | position and draft control |
Fuel Capacity
| Fuel Capacity Rops | 75 gal (283.9 L) |
|---|
Other
| Aux Fuel | 24.5 gal (92.7 L) |
|---|---|
| Optional Scv Flow | 19 gpm dual pumps gpm |
| Steering Pressure | 2,025 psi (139.6 bar) |
| Optional Hydraulic Pump Flow | 28.6 gpm dual pumps gpm |
Engine
| Engine | Ford |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Turbocharger Status | turbocharged diesel |
| Displacement | 401 ci (6.6 L) |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 4.40x4.40 in (112 x 112 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 15.6 |
| Oil Capacity | 19.6 qts (18.5 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 22 qts (20.8 L) |
| Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Intake Valve Clearance | 0.01 in (0.36 mm) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.43 mm) |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
Coolant capacity with heater: 23.6 qts (22.3 L)
Dimensions
| Length | 191 in (485 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 82 in (208 cm) |
| Height Cab | 113.8 in (289 cm) |
| Height Rops | 115 in (292 cm) |
| Height Exhaust | 124.6 in (316 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 111 in (281 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 16.4 in (41 cm) |
| Operating Weight | 14,710 lbs (6,672 kg) |
| Tires Ag Front | 14.9/13-28 |
| Tires Ag Rear | 18.4/15-38 |
| Configuration Variant | 4wd cab Powershift |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | power shift |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Ultra Command |
| Gears | 18 forward and 9 reverse |
| Transmission Description | 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. |
| Oil Capacity | 100.4 qts (95 L) |
Test Results
| Test Reference | Nebraska Tractor Test 1516 |
|---|---|
| Test Number | 1516 |
| Test Date | April 25 - May 15, 1984 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| PTO Rated Power | 140.68 hp (104.9 kW) |
| Fuel Use PTO Rated | 8.1 gal/hr (30.7 L/hr) |
| Drawbar Max Power | 124.84 hp (93.1 kW) |
| Drawbar Max Pull | 15,614 lbs (7,082 kg) |
| Fuel Use Drawbar Max | 9 gal/hr (34.1 L/hr) |
| Test Link | Nebraska Tractor Test 1516 file |
| Pull Test Gear | 2L |
| Power Test Gear | 5L |
| Transmission Type | 16-speed |
| Power At Rated PTO Speed | 135.7 hp (101.2 kW) |
| Fuel Use Rated Engine | 9 gal/hr (34.1 L/hr) |