The Ford 8830 is a 2WD or 4WD row-crop tractor from the 8030 series. This tractor was manufactured by Ford in Antwerp, Belgium from 1990 to 1993. The Ford 8830 is equipped with a 6.6 L (401.0 cu·in) six-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: a Funk Ultra Command transmission with 18 forward and 9 reverse gears or a Dual Power constant mesh transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears.
The Ford 8830 row-crop tractor used the Ford engine. It is a 6.6 L, 6,571 cm2, (401.0 cu·in) six-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine with 112.0 mm (4.41 in) of the cylinder bore and 112.0 mm (4.41 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 15.6:1. This engine produced 172.4 PS (126.8 kW; 170.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm of PTO output power.
The Ford 8830 is equipped with power steering, power disc brakes, ROPS or Cab (optional) and 284.0 liters (75 US gal.; 62.5 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Ford 8830 Specifications
General Specifications | |
Model | Ford 8830 |
Length | 4,850 mm (190.9 in) |
Width | 2,080 mm (81.9 in) |
Height |
ROPS: 2,920 mm (115 in) Cab: 2,890 mm (113.8 in) |
Wheel base | 2,810 mm (110.6 in) |
Ground clearance | 410 mm (16.1 in) |
Weight |
2WD ROPS: 5,895 kg (12,995 lbs) 2WD Cab: 6,165 kg (13,591 lbs) 4WD ROPS: 6,440 kg (14,200 lbs) 4WD Cab: 6,715 kg (14,800 lbs) 4WD Cab Powershift: 7,040 kg (15,520 lbs) |
Fuel tank capacity |
284.0 liters (75 US gal.; 62.5 Imp. gal) Auxiliary tank: 92.7 liters (24.5 US gal, 20.4 Imp. gal) |
Battery | 12V |
Cabin type | ROPS or Cab (optional) |
Engine | |
Engine model | Ford |
Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, inline |
Cylinders | 6 |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Displacement | 6.6 L, 6,571 cm2, (401.0 cu·in) |
Bore and stroke | 112.0 mm X 112.0 mm (4.41 in X 4.41 in) |
Compression ratio | 15.6:1 |
Horsepower | 172.4 PS (126.8 kW; 170.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm |
Starter | Electric |
Oil capacity: | 18.5 L (19.5 US. qt, 16.3 Imp. qt.) |
Coolant capacity: |
21.6 L (22.8 US. qt, 19 Imp. qt.) With heater: 23.1 liters (24.4 US.qts, 20.3 Imp. qts) |
Transmission and chassis | |
Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
Steering type | Power |
Brakes | Power disc |
Steering capacity | 1.9 L (2.0 US.qts, 1.7 Imp. qts) |
Front hub (each) | 0.8 L (0.85 US.qts, 0.7 Imp. qts) |
Front differential | 7.5 L (7.9 US.qts, 6.6 Imp. qts) |
Transmission model | – |
Transmission type | Funk Ultra Command |
Gears | 18 forward and 9 reverse |
Speed | Forward: 28.8 kmh (17.9 mph) Reverse: 11.1 kmh (6.9 mph) |
Transmission oil capacity | 96.2 L (25.4 US. gal, 21.2 Imp. gal.) |
Transmission model | – |
Transmission type | Dual Power Constant mesh |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Speed | Forward: 28.8 kmh (17.9 mph) Reverse: 12.0 kmh (7.5 mph) |
Transmission oil capacity |
2WD: 86.7 L (22.9 US. gal, 19.1 Imp. gal.) 4WD: 91.9 L (24.3 US. gal, 20.2 Imp. gal.) |
Tires | |
Front tires | Ag: 11.00-16 (2WD), 14.9/13-28 (4WD) |
Rear tires | Ag: 18.4/15-38 |
Three-Point Hitch | |
Category | III/II |
Control type | Position and draft control |
Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
Rear PTO type | Independent |
Rear PTO speed | 1000 rpm |
Hydraulic system | |
Hydraulic type | Open center gear pump, dual pumps (optional) |
Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow |
20.0 gpm (75.7 lpm) Dual pumps: 28.6 gpm (108.3 lpm) |
SCV flow |
16.9 gpm (64 lpm) Dual pumps: 19.0 gpm (71.9 lpm) |