Ford 8830

Ford 8830 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

Ford 8830 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1990 – 1993.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 8830 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 8830 Production














Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: Row-Crop tractor
Factory: Antwerp, Belgium
Original price: $63,000 (1993 )


Ford 8830 Power









Engine:
PTO (claimed): 170 hp
126.8 kW
Drawbar (tested): 145.69 hp
108.6 kW
PTO (tested): 171.12 hp
127.6 kW







Ford 8830 Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel


























Mechanical
Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: power
Brakes: Power disc
Cab: Optional cab with heat and air-conditioning.
Transmissions: 18-speed
  16-speed




Ford 8830 photos…



















Capacity
Fuel: 75 gal
283.9 L
  24.5 gal
92.7 L (auxiliary tank)
Steering: 2 qts
1.9 L
Front hubs: 0.8 qts
0.8 L (each)
Front diff.: 7.9 qts
7.5 L































Hydraulics
Type: open center gear pump, dual pumps optional
Pressure: 2500 psi
172.4 bar
Valves: 2 to 4
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










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










Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 1000

















Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase: 111 inches
281 cm
Weight: 12995 to 15520 pounds
Front tire: 11.00-16
Rear tire: 18.4/15-38




















8830 Serial Numbers
Location: Tractor`s rear axle.
1990: A925439
1991: A928924
1992: A930626
1993: A931957

Ford 8830 Electrical













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

Ford 8830 Mechanical
























Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: power
Brakes: Power disc
Cab: Optional cab with heat and air-conditioning.
Transmissions: 18-speed
  16-speed

Capacity
















Fuel: 75 gal
283.9 L
  24.5 gal
92.7 L (auxiliary tank)
Steering: 2 qts
1.9 L
Front hubs: 0.8 qts
0.8 L (each)
Front diff.: 7.9 qts
7.5 L

Hydraulics




























Type: open center gear pump, dual pumps optional
Pressure: 2500 psi
172.4 bar
Valves: 2 to 4
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: 1000

Ford 8830 Engine detail








































Engine Detail
Ford
intercooled 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
Starter volts: 12
Coolant capacity: 22.8 qts
21.6 L
  24.4 qts
23.1 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 8830 Transmission overview

Engine Oil











Transmission: Funk Ultra Command
Gears: 18 forward and 9 reverse
Oil capacity: 101.6 qts
96.2 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 8830 Dimensions













Wheelbase: 111 inches
281 cm
Length: 191 inches
485 cm
Width: 82 inches
208 cm
Ground clearance: 16.4 inches
41 cm



















Ford 8830 Weight
2WD ROPS : 12995 lbs
5894 kg
2WD cab : 13595 lbs
6166 kg
4WD ROPS : 14200 lbs
6441 kg
4WD cab : 14800 lbs
6713 kg
4WD cab Powershift : 15520 lbs
7039 kg













Ford 8830 Height
ROPS: 115 inches
292 cm
Cab: 113.8 inches
289 cm
Exhaust: 124.6 inches
316 cm

FAQ

Is Ford 8830 a good tractor?

The Ford 8830 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 8830 take?

Check out the Ford 8830 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 8730

The Ford 8830 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1990 – 1993

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