Head to head · Agricultural

Ford 8730 vs Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1400

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FordModel A

Ford 8730

Agricultural

power
155 hp
displacement
401 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8730 specs
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Minneapolis-MolineModel B

Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1400

Agricultural

power
154 hp
displacement
504 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full A4T-1400 specs
FordFord 8730
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Minneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-Moline A4T-1400

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 8730 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
8730155 hp
A4T-1400154 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

8730 is in the 70th percentile; A4T-1400 is in the 70th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ A4T-1400 higher · +103 ci (+26%)
8730401 ci
A4T-1400504 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

8730 is in the 65th percentile; A4T-1400 is in the 84th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
87306
A4T-14006
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

8730 is in the 74th percentile; A4T-1400 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8730 higher · +8 (+80%)
873018
A4T-140010
Median Agricultural Tractor16

8730 is in the 68th percentile; A4T-1400 is in the 23rd · 972 models

8730 (A)A4T-1400 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8730Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1400Difference
ManufacturerFordMinneapolis-Moline—
Model8730A4T-1400—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecFord 8730Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1400Difference
ManufacturerFordMinneapolis-Moline—
Power Output155hp154hp▲ 8730+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM1,800RPM▲ 8730+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement401ci504ci▲ A4T-1400+103 ci · +26%
Bore4.4in4.6in▲ A4T-1400+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.4in5in▲ A4T-1400+0.6 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecFord 8730Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1400Difference
TypeFunk Ultra CommandManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8730Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1400Difference
Length191in234in▲ A4T-1400+43 in · +23%
Width82in96in▲ A4T-1400+14 in · +17%
Height125in116in▲ 8730+9 in · +8%
Operating Weight12,185lb17,300lb▲ A4T-1400+5,115 lb · +42%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8730Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1400Difference
System TypeOpen Center Gear PumpOpen Center—
Steering TypeOpen Center Gear PumpHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8730Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1400Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8730Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1400Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeOpen Center Gear PumpHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecFord 8730Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1400Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecFord 8730Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1400Difference
Coolant5.5gal8.3gal▲ A4T-1400+2.8 gal · +51%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 70th percentile (155 hp)B · 70th percentile (154 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 65th percentile (401 ci)B · 84th percentile (504 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 68th percentile (18)B · 23rd percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 57th percentile (12,185 lb)B · 77th percentile (17,300 lb)
A · 8730B · A4T-1400Median Agricultural Tractor
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