The Ford 8730 tractor specifications include PTO power rated at 140 hp (104.4 kW), a 18 forward and 9 reverse, 16 forward and 4 reverse, or 8 forward and 2 reverse transmission, and a listed weight of 12,185 to 14,710 lbs.
Ford 8730 key specifications
| PTO power |
140 hp (104.4 kW) |
| Displacement |
401 cu in (6.6 L) |
| Transmission |
18 forward and 9 reverse, 16 forward and 4 reverse, or 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Fuel capacity |
75 gal (283.9 L) |
| Weight |
12,185 to 14,710 lbs |
| Wheelbase |
111 inches (281 cm) |
| Rear PTO speed |
540 or 1,000 rpm |
Ford 8730 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 power140 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 weight14,710 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 8730 power chart
Compare the available engine, PTO and drawbar power ratings.
Tested drawbar power124.8 hp
Ford 8730 capacity chart
Compare the tractor's listed fuel, hydraulic and service-fluid capacities.
Maximum fuel capacity283.9 L
Ford 8730 dimensions chart
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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 qt (20.8 L) |
| 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 |
100.4 qt (95.0 L) or 72.8 qt (68.9 L) |
PTO and hitch
| Drawbar (tested) |
124.84 hp (93.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) |
140.68 hp (104.9 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) |
Mechanical specifications
| Steering |
2 qt (1.9 L) |
| Steering cap. |
2 qt (1.9 L) |
Electrical specifications
| Charging system |
alternator |
| Charging amps |
90 |
| Battery volts |
12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Listed weight range |
12,185 to 14,710 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.
