Ford 8630 Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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Ford 8630 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

Ford 8630 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1990 – 1993.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 8630 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Ford 8630 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Ford
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Antwerp, Belgium
Original price:	$52,500 (1993 )

Ford 8630 Power

Engine:
PTO (claimed):	121 hp 90.2 kW
Drawbar (tested):	105.76 hp 78.9 kW
PTO (tested):	121.25 hp 90.4 kW

Ford 8630 Electrical

Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	90
Battery volts:	12

Ford 8630 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Steering:

power

Brakes:

Power disc

Cab:

optional cab with heat and A/C

Transmissions:

18-speed

16-speed

8-speed

Capacity

Fuel:	33 gal 124.9 L
	24.5 gal 92.7 L (auxiliary tank)
Steering:	2 qts 1.9 L

Hydraulics

Type:	open center
Pressure:	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Pump flow:	20 gpm 75.7 lpm
	28.6 gpm 108.3 lpm (dual pumps)
SCV flow:	16.9 gpm 64.0 lpm
	19 gpm 71.9 lpm (dual pumps)
Steering cap.:	2 qts 1.9 L
Steering press.:	2025 psi 139.6 bar

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	3/2
Control:	position and draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/1000

Ford 8630 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Ford
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	401 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.40×4.40 inches 112 x 112 mm
Compression:	15.6:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Coolant capacity:	22 qts 20.8 L
	23.6 qts 22.3 L (with heater)
Intake valve clearance:	0.014-0.016 inches 0.356 mm (cold)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.017-0.019 inches 0.432 mm (cold)

Ford 8630 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	Funk Ultra Command
Gears:	18 forward and 9 reverse
Oil capacity:	100.4 qts 95.0 L
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.

Ford 8630 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	105 inches 266 cm
Length:	172 inches 436 cm
Width:	82 inches 208 cm
Ground clearance:	16.4 inches 41 cm

Ford 8630 Weight
	11,435 lbs 5186 kg (2WD)
	12,035 lbs 5459 kg (2WD cab)
	12,640 lbs 5733 kg (4WD)
	13,240 lbs 6005 kg (4WD cab)
	13,960 lbs 6332 kg (4WD cab Powershift)

Ford 8630 Height
ROPS:	115 inches 292 cm
Cab:	113.8 inches 289 cm
Exhaust:	124.6 inches 316 cm

Ford 8630 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1536

Nebraska Tractor Test 1536
Diesel 16-speed 4WD September 10 – 18, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1536 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	121.25 hp 90.4 kW
Fuel use:	7.6 gal/hour 28.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	115.58 hp 86.2 kW
Fuel use:	1.0 gal/hour 3.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	105.76 hp 78.9 kW
Fuel use:	7.6 gal/hour 28.8 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull:	15,939 lbs 7229 kg
Gear 1H used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford 8630 a good tractor?

The Ford 8630 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 8630 take?

Check out the Ford 8630 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Ford made the 8530

The Ford 8630 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1990 – 1993