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Ford-New Holland 8730

Ford-New Holland 8730 tractor
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The Ford-New Holland 8730 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1990 to 1993, built in Antwerp, Belgium. It features a Ford 6.6L turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine, with a variety of transmission options including an 18-speed Funk Ultra Command Powershift, a 16-speed Dual Power constant mesh, and an 8-speed constant mesh transmission. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive, power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and an optional cab with heat and A/C. It has a PTO power of 140 hp claimed, with tested drawbar and PTO power close to that. The tractor's dimensions include a 111-inch wheelbase, length of 191 inches, and weight ranging from 12,185 lbs to 14,710 lbs depending on configuration. It supports a rear PTO with independent 540/1000 rpm options and has hydraulic systems with open center gear pumps and optional dual pumps. The Ford 7413 front-end loader is available as an attachment, with a lift capacity of 3800 lbs and breakout force of 6500 lbs.
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Power155 hp[P]
Founded1990 - 1993
Model8730

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford-New Holland 8730

Power

PTO (tested):140.68 hp (104.9 kW)
PTO (claimed):140 hp (104.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested):124.84 hp (93.1 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:18.4/15-38
Ag front:11.00-16 (2WD), 14.9/13-28 (4WD)

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Rated RPM:2200
Bore/Stroke:4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Compression:15.6:1
Displacement:401 ci (6.6 L)
Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity:19.6 qts (18.5 L)
Coolant capacity:22 qts (20.8 L), 23.6 qts (22.3 L) with heater
Intake valve clearance:0.014-0.016 inches (cold) (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.017-0.019 inches (cold) (0.432 mm)

Capacity

Fuel:75 gal (283.9 L), 24.5 gal (auxiliary tank) (92.7 L)
Steering:2 qts (1.9 L)

Dimensions

Width:82 inches (208 cm)
Height:ROPS 115 inches (292 cm), Cab 113.8 inches (289 cm), Exhaust 124.6 inches (316 cm)
Length:191 inches (485 cm)
Weight:12,185 lbs (2WD) (5527 kg), 12,785 lbs (2WD cab) (5799 kg), 13,390 lbs (4WD) (6073 kg), 13,990 lbs (4WD cab) (6345 kg), 14,710 lbs (4WD cab Powershift) (6672 kg)
Wheelbase:111 inches (281 cm)
Ground clearance:16.4 inches (41 cm)

Electrical

Battery volts:12
Charging amps:90
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center gear pump, dual pumps optional
Valves:2 to 4
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
SCV flow:16.9 gpm (64.0 lpm), 19 gpm (71.9 lpm) dual pumps
Pump flow:20 gpm (75.7 lpm), 28.6 gpm (108.3 lpm) dual pumps
Steering capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Steering pressure:2025 psi (139.6 bar)

Mechanical

Cab:optional cab with heat and A/C
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:Power steering

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Built in:Antwerp, Belgium
Years made:1990 - 1993
Manufacturer:Ford-New Holland
Original price:$56,500 in 1993

Attachments

Loader:Ford 7413 Loader
Lift capacity:3800 lbs (1723 kg) full at pin
Breakout force:6500 lbs (2948 kg)
Reach (dumped):33 inches (83 cm)
Height (at pin):156 inches (396 cm)
Clearance (dumped):122 inches (309 cm)

Transmission

Options:18-speed, 16-speed, 8-speed

Constant mesh

Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Description:Transmission 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.
Oil capacity:72.8 qts (2WD) (68.9 L), 87.3 qts (4WD) (82.6 L)

Funk Ultra Command

Gears:18 forward and 9 reverse
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 (95.0 L)

Dual Power - constant mesh

Gears:16 forward and 4 reverse
Description: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.
Oil capacity:80 qts (2WD) (75.7 L), 85.5 qts (4WD) (80.9 L)

Tractor hitch

Control:position and draft control
Rear Type:3/2

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000