Ford 8730 tractor specifications

1990 - 1993

1990 - 1993 8030 SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Ford
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Antwerp, Belgium
Original price:$56,500 (1993)

Ford 8730 Power

Ford 8730 Power PTO (claimed):140 hp
104.4 kW
Drawbar (tested):124.84 hp
93.1 kW
PTO (tested):140.68 hp
104.9 kW
power test details ...

1990 - 1993

8030 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1516

Nebraska Tractor Test 1516
Diesel 16-speed 2WD April 25 - May 15, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1516 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	140.68 hp 104.9 kW
Fuel use:	9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	135.70 hp 101.2 kW
Fuel use:	8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	124.84 hp 93.1 kW
Fuel use:	9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull:	15,614 lbs 7082 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.

Ford 8730 Engine

Ford 8730 Engine Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1990 - 1993

8030 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Engine Detail

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

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	19.6 qts 18.5 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:hydrostatic power
Brakes:hydraulic wet disc
Cab:optional cab with heat and A/C
Transmissions:18-speed
16-speed
8-speed
Transmission details ...

1990 - 1993

8030 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
18-speed
16-speed
8-speed

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Funk Ultra Command
Gears:	18 forward and 9 reverse
Oil capacity:	100.4 qts 95.0 L
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.

Speeds

Speeds
18.4/15-38 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Dual Power - constant mesh
Gears:	16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity:	80 qts 75.7 L (2WD)
	85.5 qts 80.9 L (4WD)
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.

Speeds

Speeds
18.4/15-38 rear tires.

Transmission

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

Speeds

Speeds
18.4/15-38 rear tires.

Capacity

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

Hydraulics

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

Tractor hitch

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540/1000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:111 inches
281 cm
Weight:12185 to 14710 pounds
Front tire:11.00-16
Rear tire:18.4/15-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1990 - 1993

8030 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Ford 8730 Tires

Ford 8730 Tires
Ag front:	11.00-16 (2WD)
	14.9/13-28 (4WD)
Ag rear:	18.4/15-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	111 inches 281 cm
Length:	191 inches 485 cm
Width:	82 inches 208 cm
Ground clearance:	16.4 inches 41 cm

Ford 8730 Weight

Ford 8730 Weight
	12,185 lbs 5527 kg (2WD)
	12,785 lbs 5799 kg (2WD cab)
	13,390 lbs 6073 kg (4WD)
	13,990 lbs 6345 kg (4WD cab)
	14,710 lbs 6672 kg (4WD cab Powershift)

Ford 8730 Height

Ford 8730 Height
ROPS:	115 inches 292 cm
Cab:	113.8 inches 289 cm
Exhaust:	124.6 inches 316 cm

Ford 8730 attachments

Ford 8730 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1990 - 1993

8030 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Ford 7413 Loader

Ford 7413 Loader
Height (to pin):	156 inches 396 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	122 inches 309 cm
Dump reach:	33 inches 83 cm
Breakout force (lift):	6500 lbs 2948 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	3800 lbs 1723 kg