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Ford 8730

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.

Power155 hp[P]

Founded1990 - 1993

Model8730

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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)