Ford-New Holland 8730: all source data

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Overview

Production
ManufacturerFord-New Holland
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Antwerp, Belgium
(no label)Original price was $56,500 in 1993
Engine
(no label)Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)18-speed
(no label)16-speed
(no label)8-speed
Power
PTO (claimed)140 hp | 104.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)124.84 hp | 93.1 kW
PTO (tested)140.68 hp | 104.9 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)optional cab with heat and A/C
Capacity
Fuel75 gal | 283.9 L
Fuel24.5 gal (auxiliary tank) | 92.7 L
Steering2 qts | 1.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center gear pump, dual pumps optional
Pressure2500 psi | 172.4 bar
Valves2 to 4
Pump flow20 gpm | 75.7 lpm
Pump flow28.6 gpm (dual pumps) | 108.3 lpm
SCV flow16.9 gpm | 64.0 lpm
SCV flow19 gpm (dual pumps) | 71.9 lpm
Steering cap.2 qts | 1.9 L
Steering press.2025 psi | 139.6 bar
Hitch
Rear Type3/2
Controlposition and draft control
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase111 inches | 281 cm
Weight12185 to 14710 pounds
Front tire11.00-16
Rear tire18.4/15-38
Electrical
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps90
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Ford
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement401 ci | 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke4.40x4.40 inches | 112 x 112 mm
Compression15.6:1
Rated RPM2200
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Coolant capacity (Coolant)22 qts | 20.8 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)23.6 qts (with heater) | 22.3 L
Intake valve clearance0.014-0.016 inches (cold) | 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.017-0.019 inches (cold) | 0.432 mm
Engine oil
Oil capacity19.6 qts | 18.5 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)18-speed
(no label)16-speed
(no label)8-speed
Transmission
TransmissionFunk Ultra Command
Gears18 forward and 9 reverse
Oil capacity100.4 qts | 95.0 L
(no label)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.
TransmissionDual Power - constant mesh
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity80 qts (2WD) | 75.7 L
Oil capacity85.5 qts (4WD) | 80.9 L
(no label)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.
TransmissionConstant mesh
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity72.8 qts (2WD) | 68.9 L
Oil capacity87.3 qts (4WD) | 82.6 L
(no label)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.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front11.00-16 (2WD)
Ag front14.9/13-28 (4WD)
Ag rear18.4/15-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase111 inches | 281 cm
Length191 inches | 485 cm
Width82 inches | 208 cm
Ground clearance16.4 inches | 41 cm
Weight
(no label)12,185 lbs (2WD) | 5527 kg
(no label)12,785 lbs (2WD cab) | 5799 kg
(no label)13,390 lbs (4WD) | 6073 kg
(no label)13,990 lbs (4WD cab) | 6345 kg
(no label)14,710 lbs (4WD cab Powershift) | 6672 kg
Height
ROPS115 inches | 292 cm
Cab113.8 inches | 289 cm
Exhaust124.6 inches | 316 cm