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FordModel A
Ford 8530
Agricultural
- power
- 116 hp
- displacement
- 401 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Agricultural
Ford 8530 vs Ford 8730
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FordModel B
Ford 8730
Agricultural
- power
- 155 hp
- displacement
- 401 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
FordFord 8530
vs
FordFord 8730
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 8730 higher · +39 hp (+34%)8530116 hp
8730155 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
8530 is in the 54th percentile; 8730 is in the 70th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied8530401 ci
8730401 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
8530 is in the 65th percentile; 8730 is in the 65th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied85306
87306
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
8530 is in the 74th percentile; 8730 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8730 higher · +10 (+125%)85308
873018
Median Agricultural Tractor16
8530 is in the 16th percentile; 8730 is in the 68th · 972 models
8530 (A)8730 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 8730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 8530 | 8730 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Agricultural | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 8730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Power Output | 116hp | 155hp | ▲ 8730+39 hp · +34% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 8530+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 401ci | 401ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 8730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Constant Mesh | Funk Ultra Command | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 8730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172in | 191in | ▲ 8730+19 in · +11% |
| Width | 82in | 82in | Same |
| Height | Not recorded | 125in | — |
| Operating Weight | 11,395lb | 12,185lb | ▲ 8730+790 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 8730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center Gear Pump | — |
| Steering Type | Open Center Gear Pump | Open Center Gear Pump | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 8730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 8730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Open Center Gear Pump | Open Center Gear Pump | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 8730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.3gal | 5.5gal | ▲ 8730+0.2 gal · +4% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 8730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 54th percentile (116 hp)B · 70th percentile (155 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 65th percentile (401 ci)B · 65th percentile (401 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 68th percentile (18)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 52nd percentile (11,395 lb)B · 57th percentile (12,185 lb)
A · 8530B · 8730Median Agricultural Tractor