Ford

8730

Horsepower
155hp
Production
1990–1993
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$56,500 (1993)
EngineFord 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Tractor Typerow-crop
Series8030 Series
Manufacture LocationAntwerp, Belgium

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo- or four-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakeshydraulic wet disc
Caboptional with heat and A/C

Hydraulics

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

PTO & Hitch

Rear Hitch Type3/2
Hitch Controlposition and draft control

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops75 gal (283.9 L)

Other

Aux Fuel24.5 gal (92.7 L)
Optional Scv Flow19 gpm dual pumps gpm
Steering Pressure2,025 psi (139.6 bar)
Optional Hydraulic Pump Flow28.6 gpm dual pumps gpm

Engine

EngineFord
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement401 ci (6.6 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Bore Stroke4.40x4.40 in (112 x 112 mm)
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Compression Ratio15.6
Oil Capacity19.6 qts (18.5 L)
Coolant Capacity22 qts (20.8 L)
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Intake Valve Clearance0.01 in (0.36 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.43 mm)
Rated2,200 RPM

Coolant capacity with heater: 23.6 qts (22.3 L)

Dimensions

Length191 in (485 cm)
Width82 in (208 cm)
Height Cab113.8 in (289 cm)
Height Rops115 in (292 cm)
Height Exhaust124.6 in (316 cm)
Wheelbase111 in (281 cm)
Ground Clearance16.4 in (41 cm)
Operating Weight14,710 lbs (6,672 kg)
Tires Ag Front14.9/13-28
Tires Ag Rear18.4/15-38
Configuration Variant4wd cab Powershift

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)

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 1516
Test Number1516
Test DateApril 25 - May 15, 1984
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Rated Power140.68 hp (104.9 kW)
Fuel Use PTO Rated8.1 gal/hr (30.7 L/hr)
Drawbar Max Power124.84 hp (93.1 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull15,614 lbs (7,082 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max9 gal/hr (34.1 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 1516 file
Pull Test Gear2L
Power Test Gear5L
Transmission Type16-speed
Power At Rated PTO Speed135.7 hp (101.2 kW)
Fuel Use Rated Engine9 gal/hr (34.1 L/hr)