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Ford 8730

Ford 8730 tractor
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The Ford 8730 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1990 to 1993 as part of the 8030 Series. Built in Antwerp, Belgium, it features a Ford 6.6L turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine, offering a claimed PTO power of 140 hp. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including an 18-speed Funk Ultra Command powershift, a 16-speed Dual Power constant mesh, and an 8-speed constant mesh transmission. It is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations with power steering and optional cab with heat and A/C. The 8730 has a wheelbase of 111 inches and weighs between 12,185 and 14,710 pounds depending on configuration. It supports a rear independent PTO with 540/1000 rpm options and has hydraulic wet disc brakes. The tractor can be equipped with a 7413 front-end loader with a lift capacity of 3800 lbs and breakout force of 6500 lbs. Fuel capacity is 75 gallons with an auxiliary tank of 24.5 gallons. The 8730 is part of the 8030 Series alongside the 8630 and 8830 models.
Ford 8730tractorspecificationsenginetransmissionhydraulicsattachments8030 Seriesrow-crop tractor
Power155 hp[P]
Founded1990 - 1993
Model8730

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 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)

Engine

Type:Ford turbocharged 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 (92.7 L) auxiliary tank
Steering:2 qts (1.9 L)

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
Series:8030 Series
Built in:Antwerp, Belgium
Years made:1990 - 1993
Original price:$56,500 in 1993

Attachments

Reach:33 inches reach (dumped) (83 cm)
Height:156 inches height (at pin) (396 cm)
Clearance:122 inches clearance (dumped) (309 cm)
Lift capacity:3800 lbs lift (full at pin) (1723 kg)
Breakout force:6500 lbs breakout (2948 kg)
Front-end loader:7413 Loader

Transmission

Options:18-speed, 16-speed, 8-speed
Constant mesh:8 forward and 2 reverse gears, 72.8 qts (68.9 L) oil capacity (2WD), 87.3 qts (82.6 L) oil capacity (4WD), operated with two levers and clutch pedal
Funk Ultra Command:18 forward and 9 reverse gears, 100.4 qts (95.0 L) oil capacity, on-the-move shifting without clutch
Dual Power - constant mesh:16 forward and 4 reverse gears, 80 qts (75.7 L) oil capacity (2WD), 85.5 qts (80.9 L) oil capacity (4WD), foot switch for Powerdrive low range

Tractor hitch

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

Dimensions & Tires

Tires:Ag front 11.00-16 (2WD), 14.9/13-28 (4WD), Ag rear 18.4/15-38
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:12185 to 14710 pounds
Wheelbase:111 inches (281 cm)
Weight details: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)
Ground clearance:16.4 inches (41 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000

Related Models

Ford 8630

Model:8630

Ford 8830

Model:8830