The Ford 8830 tractor specifications include PTO power rated at 170 hp (126.8 kW), a 18 forward and 9 reverse or 16 forward and 4 reverse transmission, and a listed weight of 12,995 to 15,520 lbs.
Ford 8830 key specifications
| PTO power |
170 hp (126.8 kW) |
| Displacement |
401 cu in (6.6 L) |
| Transmission |
18 forward and 9 reverse or 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Fuel capacity |
75 gal (283.9 L) |
| Weight |
12,995 to 15,520 lbs |
| Wheelbase |
111 inches (281 cm) |
| Rear PTO speed |
1,000 rpm |
Ford 8830 industry comparison
See how this tractor compares across up to six main specifications using the low, average and high values for Ford farm and compact tractors in this specifications database.
PTO power170 hp
Low 11 hpAverage 78.8 hpHigh 316 hp
Displacement6.6 L
Low 0.7 LAverage 4.4 LHigh 14.8 L
Fuel capacity75 gal
Low 3.5 galAverage 40.3 galHigh 286 gal
Maximum listed weight15,520 lbs
Low 1,344 lbsAverage 8,007.5 lbsHigh 32,500 lbs
Wheelbase111 in
Low 48 inAverage 89.4 inHigh 139 in
This model Ford farm and compact tractors average
Ford 8830 power chart
Compare the available engine, PTO and drawbar power ratings.
Tested drawbar power145.7 hp
Ford 8830 capacity chart
Compare the tractor's listed fuel, hydraulic and service-fluid capacities.
Maximum fuel capacity283.9 L
Ford 8830 dimensions chart
Compare the main listed tractor dimensions using centimetres.
Engine specifications
| Bore/Stroke |
4.40 × 4.40 inches (112 × 112 mm) |
| Rated RPM |
2,200 |
| Compression |
15.6:1 |
| Oil capacity |
19.6 qt (18.5 L) |
| Coolant capacity |
22.8 qt (21.6 L) |
| Starter volts |
12 |
| Firing order |
1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Intake valve clearance |
0.014-0.016 inches (0.356 mm, cold) |
| Exhaust valve clearance |
0.017-0.019 inches (0.432 mm, cold) |
Transmission options
| Oil capacity |
101.6 qt (96.2 L) or 91.6 qt (86.7 L) |
PTO and hitch
| Drawbar (tested) |
145.69 hp (108.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) |
171.12 hp (127.6 kW) |
| Rear hitch category |
Category 3/2 |
| Hitch control |
position and draft control |
| Rear PTO |
independent |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic type |
open center gear pump, dual pumps (optional) |
| Hydraulic pressure |
2,500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Valves |
2 to 4 |
| Pump flow |
20 gpm (75.7 L/min) |
| SCV flow |
16.9 gpm (64.0 L/min) |
| Steering pressure |
2,025 psi (139.6 bar) |
Capacities
| Front hub oil capacity |
0.8 qt (0.8 L, each) |
| Front differential oil capacity |
7.9 qt (7.5 L) |
Mechanical specifications
| Steering |
2 qt (1.9 L) |
| Steering cap. |
2 qt (1.9 L) |
Electrical specifications
| Electrical ground |
negative |
| Charging system |
alternator |
| Charging amps |
90 |
| Battery volts |
12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Listed weight range |
12,995 to 15,520 lbs |
| Length |
191 inches (485 cm) |
| Width |
82 inches (208 cm) |
| Ground clearance |
16.4 inches (41 cm) |
| ROPS height |
115 inches (292 cm) |
| Cab height |
113.8 inches (289 cm) |
| Exhaust height |
124.6 inches (316 cm) |
Tires and tread
| Front tire |
11.00-16 (2WD) |
| Rear tire |
18.4/15-38 |
Note: Industry comparison values are calculated from models in this specifications database. Specifications can vary by year, market, configuration, tires and optional equipment. For official specifications, check the tractor’s original operator, service or parts manual.
