- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1989–1994
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 8630 specs: hp, weight, years
Ford 401 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 130.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
130.2 hp
97.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 18,400 lb
- 3-point lift
- 17,813 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 28.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Ford 8630 specs: key facts
The Ford 8630 was built from 1989 to 1994.
The Ford 8630 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 97.1 kW (130.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 8630 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Ford 8630 has a Ford 401 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.57 L diesel unit.
The Ford 8630 weighs 8,346 kg (18,400 lb) unladen.
The Ford 8630 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 8630 lifts 8,080 kg (17,813 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 8630 delivers 107.1 L/min (28.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”
How does the 8630 compare with its class?
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 8,346 kg is high for its class — 50% above the median of 5,570 kg across the 273 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 273 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 273 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8630 have?
The only figure for the 8630 is 130.2 hp (97.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”
What engine is in an 8630?
An 8630 has a Ford 401, a 6-cylinder 6.57 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Ford 401 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 401.0 ci · 6.57 L |
| Max torque | 347 lb·ft · 471 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”
How much will an 8630 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8630 lifts 17,813 lb (8,080 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 28.3 gpm · 107.1 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,799 psi · 193 bar |
| Lift at ends | 17,813 lb · 8,080 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,873 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 1 3/8"- 21 parts |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”
What transmission does an 8630 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8630 are below.
| Clutch | electro-hydraulically operated FUNK multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | pedal-operated hydraulic wet multi-disc brake acting on rear wheels |
| Steering | hydrostatic TRW-ROSS-Gear steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”
How much does an 8630 weigh?
An 8630 weighs 18,400 lb (8,346 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 18,400 lb · 8,346 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 23,091 lb · 10,474 kg |
| Wheelbase | 105.0 in · 2,667 mm |
| Length | 206.4 in · 5,243 mm |
| Width | 83.6 in · 2,123 mm |
| Height | 120.7 in · 3,065 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.5 in · 394 mm |
| Front track | 59.9–89.4 in · 1,521–2,271 mm |
| Rear track | 64.0–90.0 in · 1,626–2,286 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”
What oil does an 8630 take, and how much?
An 8630 engine takes 18.0 qt (17.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 18.0 qt · 17.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 101.4 qt · 96.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 9.5 qt · 9.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 23.6 qt · 22.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8630?
Within 10% of its 130.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Lamborghini 135 DT Formula130.2 hp engine, claimed · 1991–1996Side by side with the 8630 →
- Ford TW 15130.2 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1989Side by side with the 8630 →
- Lamborghini 135 DT B Formula130.2 hp engine, claimed · from 1996Side by side with the 8630 →
- SAME Antares II 130130.2 hp engine, claimed · from 1996Side by side with the 8630 →
- Hürlimann XT 913130.2 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2003Side by side with the 8630 →
- Lamborghini 1300 DT130.2 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2003Side by side with the 8630 →
Common questions about the Ford 8630
Is an 8630 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 8630 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8630 have?
An 8630 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 1 3/8"- 21 parts shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 8630 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-91208 · revision 1023356. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document