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FordModel A
Ford 8730
Agricultural
- power
- 155 hp
- displacement
- 401 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
Head to head · Agricultural
Ford 8730 vs Steyr 8170
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SteyrModel B
Steyr 8170
Agricultural
- power
- 150 hp
- displacement
- 403 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
FordFord 8730
vs
SteyrSteyr 8170
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 8730 higher · +5 hp (+3%)8730155 hp
8170150 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
8730 is in the 70th percentile; 8170 is in the 69th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8170 higher · +2 ci (<1%)8730401 ci
8170403 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
8730 is in the 65th percentile; 8170 is in the 67th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied87306
81706
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
8730 is in the 74th percentile; 8170 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8730 higher · +6 (+50%)873018
817012
Median Agricultural Tractor16
8730 is in the 68th percentile; 8170 is in the 33rd · 972 models
8730 (A)8170 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8730 | Steyr 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Steyr | — |
| Model | 8730 | 8170 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Agricultural | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8730 | Steyr 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Steyr | — |
| Model | Not recorded | WD 612.89 | — |
| Power Output | 155hp | 150hp | ▲ 8730+5 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 401ci | 403ci | ▲ 8170+2 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.3in | ▲ 8730+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 4.7in | ▲ 8170+0.3 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8730 | Steyr 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Funk Ultra Command | Synchro | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8730 | Steyr 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191in | 196in | ▲ 8170+5 in · +3% |
| Width | 82in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 125in | 112in | ▲ 8730+13 in · +12% |
| Operating Weight | 12,185lb | 13,032lb | ▲ 8170+847 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8730 | Steyr 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center Gear Pump | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Open Center Gear Pump | Hydrostatic power | — |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 8730 | Steyr 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 18.4R26 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 20.8R38 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8730 | Steyr 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8730 | Steyr 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Open Center Gear Pump | Hydrostatic power | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8730 | Steyr 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 70th percentile (155 hp)B · 69th percentile (150 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 65th percentile (401 ci)B · 67th percentile (403 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 68th percentile (18)B · 33rd percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 57th percentile (12,185 lb)B · 60th percentile (13,032 lb)
A · 8730B · 8170Median Agricultural Tractor