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Ford 8730 Technical Data

Ford 8730 Engine

Engine Model .................. Ford
Engine Type .................. 4-Cycle, 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Number of Cylinders .................. 6
Displacement, cu in (L) .................. 401 (6.60)
Engine Bore, in (mm) .................. 4.40 (112.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) .................. 4.40 (112.0)
Aspiration .................. Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................. 155.0 (114.8)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................. 2200
Compression .................. 15.6:1
Firing Order .................. 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System .................. Injection pump
Air Cleaner .................. Dual paper elements
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) .................. 0.014-0.016 (0.356)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) .................. 0.017-0.019 (0.432)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................. 33.0 (125.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................. 19.6 (18.5)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................. 22.0 (20.8)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................. 12
Charging System .................. Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................. 90

Power Take Off

PTO Operational Type .................. Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) .................. 140.0 (104.4)
PTO Speed, rpm .................. 540/1000
PTO / Engine Speed, rpm .................. 540/1873
PTO / Engine Speed, rpm .................. 540/1918

Ford 8730 Transmission

Transmission Type .................. Funk Ultra Command
Gearbox Type .................. 18F/9R, constant mesh
Number of Forward Gears .................. 18
Number of Reverse Gears .................. 9
Clutch Type .................. Dry disc
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................. 100.4 (95.0)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................. 17.9 (28.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................. 6.9 (11.1)

Transmission Type .................. Dual Power
Gearbox Type .................. 16F/4R, constant mesh
Number of Forward Gears .................. 16
Number of Reverse Gears .................. 4
Clutch Type .................. Dry disc
Oil Capacity (2WD), qts (L) .................. 80.0 (75.7)
Oil Capacity (4WD), qts (L) .................. 85.5 (80.9)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................. 17.9 (28.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................. 7.5 (12.0)

Transmission Type .................. Constant mesh
Gearbox Type .................. 8F/2R
Number of Forward Gears .................. 8
Number of Reverse Gears .................. 2
Clutch Type .................. Dry disc
Oil Capacity (2WD), qts (L) .................. 72.8 (69.0)
Oil Capacity (4WD), qts (L) .................. 87.3 (82.5)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................. 17.9 (28.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................. 7.5 (12.0)

Ford 8730 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels .................. 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration .................. Front steer
Steering System .................. Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type .................. Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size (2WD) .................. 11.0-16
Rear Tire Size (2WD) .................. 18.4-38
Front Tire Size (4WD) .................. 14.9-28
Rear Tire Size (4WD) .................. 18.4-38
Front Tread, in (mm) .................. 63-87 (1600-2210)
Rear Tread, in (mm) .................. 64-120 (1625-3045)

Ford 8730 Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................. Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................. Gear or Dual
Implement Pump Flow (Std), gpm (Lpm) .................. 20.0 (75.7)
Implement Pump Flow (Dual Pump), gpm (Lpm) .................. 28.6 (108.3)
Steering Pressure, bar (psi) .................. 140 (2025)
Hydraulic Pressure, bar (psi) .................. 173 (2500)
Number of Standard Remote Valves .................. 2/4
3-Point Hitch Category .................. 2/3
Draft Sensing or Lift Control .................. Position and draft control

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................. 111 (2810)
Length, in (mm) .................. 191 (4850)
Height (Cab), in (mm) .................. 113.8 (2890)
Height (ROPS), in (mm) .................. 115 (2920)
Overall Width, in (mm) .................. 82 (2080)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................. 16.4 (410)
Turning Radius (2WD), in (mm) .................. 162 (4100)
Turning Radius (4WD), in (mm) .................. 174 (4400)
Weight (2WD, with Cab), lb (kg) .................. 12785 (5800)
Weight (2WD, w/o Cab), lb (kg) .................. 12185 (5525)
Weight (4WD, with Cab), lb (kg) .................. 13990 (6345)
Weight (4WD, w/o Cab), lb (kg) .................. 13390 (6075)

FORD TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
1710	1900	2120	2600	3600
3930	4100	4630	5600	5640
6410	6610	6640	6710	6810
7610	7740	7810	8210	8240
8630	8830	8770	TW30	TW35