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Ford 8730 Specifications
The Ford 8730 row-crop tractor was manufactured between 1990 and 1993. The Ford 8730 tractor is powered by Ford 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. A 401 cubic inches (6.6 L) engine has a cylinder bore of 4.4" (112 mm), piston stroke of 4.4" (112 mm), and rated power of 155 hp (114.8 kW). The Ford 8730 is fitted with a three transmission options: 18x9 Funk Ultra Command transmission, 16x4 Dual-Power transmission, or 8x2 Dual-Range transmission. The maximum forward speed - 17.9 mph (28.8 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 7.5 mph (12 km/h).
The open center hydraulic system includes a gear pump with rated fluid flow of 20 gal/min (75.7 l/min). The main relief pressure is 173 bar (2500 psi). The tractor is equipped with a hydrostatic power steering system, hydraulic wet disc brakes, 11.0x16 (2WD) or 14.9x28 (4WD) front tyres, and 18.4x38 (2WD) or 18.4x38 (4WD) rear tyres. The wheelbase is 111 in (2810 mm). The tractor is compatible with Ford 7413 loader with lift capacity of 3800 lbs (1723 kg) and breakout force of 6500 lbs (2948 kg).
| Engine Specs |
Engine Model .................. Ford 401
Engine Type .................. 4-Cycle 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Number of Cylinders .................. 6
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................. 401 (6.60)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................. 4.40 (112.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................. 4.40 (112.0)
Aspiration Type .................. Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................. 155.0 (114.8)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................. 2200
Compression Ratio .................. 15.6:1
Firing Order .................. 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System .................. Injection pump
Lubrication System .................. Forced lubrication
Cooling System .................. Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner Type .................. Dual paper elements
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) .................. 0.014-0.016 (0.356)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) .................. 0.017-0.019 (0.432)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................. 33.0 (125.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................. 19.6 (18.5)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................. 22.0 (20.8)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................. 12
Charging System .................. Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................. 90
| Power Take Off |
PTO Operational Type .................. Independent
PTO Power, hp (kW) .................. 140.0 (104.4)
PTO Speed, rpm .................. 540/1000
PTO/Engine Speed, rpm .................. 540/1873
PTO/Engine Speed, rpm .................. 540/1918
| Standard Transmission |
Transmission Model .................. Funk Ultra Command
Transmission Type .................. Constant mesh
Gearbox Type .................. 18F/9R
Number of Forward Gears .................. 18
Number of Reverse Gears .................. 9
Clutch Type .................. Dry disc
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................. 100.4 (95.0)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................. 17.9 (28.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................. 6.9 (11.1)
| Optional Transmission |
Transmission Model .................. Dual Power
Transmission Type .................. Constant mesh
Gearbox Type .................. 16F/4R
Number of Forward Gears .................. 16
Number of Reverse Gears .................. 4
Clutch Type .................. Dry disc
Oil Capacity (2WD), qts (L) .................. 80.0 (75.7)
Oil Capacity (4WD), qts (L) .................. 85.5 (80.9)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................. 17.9 (28.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................. 7.5 (12.0)
| Optional Transmission |
Transmission Type .................. Constant mesh
Gearbox Type .................. 8F/2R
Number of Forward Gears .................. 8
Number of Reverse Gears .................. 2
Clutch Type .................. Dry disc
Oil Capacity (2WD), qts (L) .................. 72.8 (69.0)
Oil Capacity (4WD), qts (L) .................. 87.3 (82.5)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................. 17.9 (28.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................. 7.5 (12.0)
| Wheels and Tires |
Wheel Drive System .................. 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration .................. Front steer
Steering System .................. Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type .................. Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size (2WD) .................. 11.00x16
Rear Tire Size (2WD) .................. 18.4x38
Front Tire Size (4WD) .................. 14.9x28
Rear Tire Size (4WD) .................. 18.4x38
Front Tread, in (mm) .................. 63-87 (1600-2210)
Rear Tread, in (mm) .................. 64-120 (1625-3045)
| Hydraulic System |
Hydraulic System Type .................. Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................. Gear or dual gear
Implement Pump Flow (Std), gpm (Lpm) .................. 20.0 (75.7)
Implement Pump Flow (Dual), gpm (Lpm) .................. 28.6 (108.3)
Steering Pressure, bar (psi) .................. 140 (2025)
Hydraulic Pressure, bar (psi) .................. 173 (2500)
Number of Standard Remote Valves .................. 2/4
3-Point Hitch Category .................. 2/3
Draft Sensing or Lift Control .................. Position and draft control
| Dimensions and Weight |
Wheelbase, in (mm) .................. 111 (2810)
Overall Length, in (mm) .................. 191 (4850)
Height (Cab), in (mm) .................. 113.8 (2890)
Height (ROPS), in (mm) .................. 115 (2920)
Overall Width, in (mm) .................. 82 (2080)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................. 16.4 (410)
Turning Radius (2WD), in (mm) .................. 162 (4100)
Turning Radius (4WD), in (mm) .................. 174 (4400)
Weight (2WD, with Cab), lbs (kg) .................. 12785 (5800)
Weight (2WD, w/o Cab), lbs (kg) .................. 12185 (5525)
Weight (4WD, with Cab), lbs (kg) .................. 13990 (6345)
Weight (4WD, w/o Cab), lbs (kg) .................. 13390 (6075)
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