- 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 8730 specs: hp, weight, years
Ford 401 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 151.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
151.9 hp
113.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8730”, 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
- 14,859 lb
- 3-point lift
- 14,991 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 28.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Ford 8730 specs: key facts
The Ford 8730 was built from 1989 to 1994.
The Ford 8730 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 113.3 kW (151.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 8730 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Ford 8730 has a Ford 401 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.58 L diesel unit.
The Ford 8730 weighs 6,740 kg (14,859 lb) unladen.
The Ford 8730 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 8730 lifts 6,800 kg (14,991 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 8730 delivers 107.1 L/min (28.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8730”
How does the 8730 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A 379 L fuel tank is high for its class — 52% above the median of 250 L across the 193 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 199 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 199 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8730 have?
The only figure for the 8730 is 151.9 hp (113.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8730”
What engine is in an 8730?
An 8730 has a Ford 401, a 6-cylinder 6.58 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Ford 401 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 401.7 ci · 6.58 L |
| Max torque | 387 lb·ft · 525 N·m @ 1,650 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8730”
How much will an 8730 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8730 lifts 14,991 lb (6,800 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 28.3 gpm · 107.1 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,045 psi · 141 bar |
| Lift at ends | 14,991 lb · 6,800 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,873 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8730”
What transmission does an 8730 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8730 are below.
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8730”
How much does an 8730 weigh?
An 8730 weighs 14,859 lb (6,740 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 14,859 lb · 6,740 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 25,133 lb · 11,400 kg |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in · 2,814 mm |
| Length | 193.4 in · 4,913 mm |
| Width | 104.5–137.4 in · 2,655–3,490 mm |
| Height | 114.1 in · 2,898 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.2 in · 462 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 8730”
What oil does an 8730 take, and how much?
An 8730 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 8730” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 101.4 qt · 96.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8730” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 9.5 qt · 9.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8730” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 23.6 qt · 22.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8730” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8730?
Within 10% of its 151.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- DEUTZ-ALLIS 8050151.9 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1988Side by side with the 8730 →
- Ford TW-25151.9 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1989Side by side with the 8730 →
- Massey Ferguson 2720A151.9 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1985Side by side with the 8730 →
- Renault Temis 650151.9 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2005Side by side with the 8730 →
- WHITE 4-150151.9 hp engine, claimed · 1974–1978Side by side with the 8730 →
- Fendt Favorit 614 LSA152.2 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1993Side by side with the 8730 →
Common questions about the Ford 8730
Is an 8730 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 8730 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8730 have?
An 8730 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8730”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 8730 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-91222 · revision 934723. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document