Who knows anything about 8630/8730/8830 Fords?
- Thread starter The1987
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I disagree. I'd rather use the contractor who uses 80's gear, and charges 80's prices. Trouble is, there aren't any. They've all got brand new kit, and charge accordingly.
But I digress.
I quite fancy an 8630, but now I've read this thread and have been put off....
But is this the case ? are they really that bad ? do they do a certain number of hours before going bang, or could it happen any time ?
You'd never buy a 10 series, listening to the ' experts ' on here waffling on about porous blocks.
You'd never buy a 40 series, listening to the ' experts ' on here waffling on about dropped valves.
In my experience the above is a load of guff.....
But I digress.
I quite fancy an 8630, but now I've read this thread and have been put off....
But is this the case ? are they really that bad ? do they do a certain number of hours before going bang, or could it happen any time ?
You'd never buy a 10 series, listening to the ' experts ' on here waffling on about porous blocks.
You'd never buy a 40 series, listening to the ' experts ' on here waffling on about dropped valves.
In my experience the above is a load of guff.....
- Location
- Larne, Northern Ireland
From what I hear from people who actually own 30series is that if you keep the clutches calibrated and drive them well they aren't too much botherI disagree. I'd rather use the contractor who uses 80's gear, and charges 80's prices. Trouble is, there aren't any. They've all got brand new kit, and charge accordingly.
But I digress.
I quite fancy an 8630, but now I've read this thread and have been put off....
But is this the case ? are they really that bad ? do they do a certain number of hours before going bang, or could it happen any time ?
You'd never buy a 10 series, listening to the ' experts ' on here waffling on about porous blocks.
You'd never buy a 40 series, listening to the ' experts ' on here waffling on about dropped valves.
In my experience the above is a load of guff.....
Suppose the answer would be to find a TW 15......quite liked the look of the powershift box though...
multi power
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- pembrokeshire
I'm sure you would get on just fine with a big 30 series ford, but I'm not sure it would be most suitable for a spud harvesterSuppose the answer would be to find a TW 15......quite liked the look of the powershift box though...
Those days are long gone....it would be a toy for the collection, if I had any spare cash.
Can I justify 3 toys though ?.
multi power
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- pembrokeshire
Why do you have to justify anything?Those days are long gone....it would be a toy for the collection, if I had any spare cash.
Can I justify 3 toys though ?.
Can you afford it? Will it make you happy?
- Location
- Larne, Northern Ireland
Yep, the shuttle would swing the decision towards an 8630 for meSuppose the answer would be to find a TW 15......quite liked the look of the powershift box though...
Extensive research has led me to this.... Damn this endless wet weather.
has led me to this.... Damn this endless wet weather.
- Location
- Larne, Northern Ireland
Get it bought
cormywormy
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- Kildare , Ireland
Don't mind people saying there useless. That is my thread alright on rebuilding that 40k 8730. She locked on the road which I'm lead to believe was wiring shorting out.
My 8630 is 40k also and flys around. She was split by the last owner to do the seals in the packs as she was slipping. I had to do a bit of tidying when I got it but it's an animal now.
When buying one you can check the pressures in the packs so you know how wore she is , just expect to spend about 3/4000 if you have to start doing the packs. You will know how bad they are from driving them.
Saw the very same one about a week ago super q
what age tractor do you have there cormy? Yeah if I was going to look at one I'd go armed with a manual to run through the calibration sequence to check those numbers.I can only imagine at this point any work I'd pick up would involve a lot of road work
read another thread somewhere that roadwork also gets the oil hot rather quick, isn't that the same across the breeds though? As would it be something that could be combated by fitted a decent size oil cooler?
cormywormy
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- Kildare , Ireland
Saw the very same one about a week ago super q
I can only imagine at this point any work I'd pick up would involve a lot of road work
Mine are 1993 and 1994. The oil does get very hot on the road but there all the same. You would be worried sometimes but that's what they do. I had thought of a cooler but I wouldn't do a lot of roadwork , if I was doing constant road work I would think about ir
inagrimix
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- Location
- Dumfriesshire
see McPherson agri near dumfries have an 8730 for sale
To be honest if your looking to go to Herefordshire on spud work then you really need to be looking at something a bit different. Dependant on your budget I would be looking at a 6620 Deere which could easly be picked up for around £16000.
If your budget is less then have a good look at a Case MX110 or a McCormick MTX. for a rough guide we have a MTX120 for sale at the moment with 5700 hrs for £15,000.
This type of tractor is very comfortable - quiet which is important on those 16 hour days and cheap to repair and look after.
You get all the mod cons like aircon powershift , shuttle but don't need a laptop when it all goes wrong.
Also if you turn up at planting with a big old ugly horse like a 8830 then expect to be given the rough work.There will be no destoning for you but lots of ripping up headlands with machines working very deep pulling the guts out of your tractor.
What about a big old Renault something like a 725. Very comfortable and sensible money.
If your budget is less then have a good look at a Case MX110 or a McCormick MTX. for a rough guide we have a MTX120 for sale at the moment with 5700 hrs for £15,000.
This type of tractor is very comfortable - quiet which is important on those 16 hour days and cheap to repair and look after.
You get all the mod cons like aircon powershift , shuttle but don't need a laptop when it all goes wrong.
Also if you turn up at planting with a big old ugly horse like a 8830 then expect to be given the rough work.There will be no destoning for you but lots of ripping up headlands with machines working very deep pulling the guts out of your tractor.
What about a big old Renault something like a 725. Very comfortable and sensible money.
You make a very valid point. In terms of a Renault, I've come across a 106-54 which looks to be a solid bus. At only 100hp though I wonder if it would be enough..for another £10k there's a Claas 816rz at 160hp which would be ample except it's right at the top of my budget st the moment, leaving no cash for other kit or repairs straight away.
Theres also Massey Ferguson? A lovely 6170 on the online auction site grabbed my interest. I'm out in Canada until the end if the month on harvest, once I'm home I'll have to go and look at a few of these tractors
Theres also Massey Ferguson? A lovely 6170 on the online auction site grabbed my interest. I'm out in Canada until the end if the month on harvest, once I'm home I'll have to go and look at a few of these tractors
Renault 106 I'm afraid is to old to start contracting with . A very good tractor but again do you really want to spend 16 hour days pulling them big levers. Claas 816 will probably end up bankrupting you. Don't really like alot of road work with the props wanting to come off . Good cultivation tractor but not my choice for road haulage.
If you don't mind me asking but what is your budget . We have a 6180 in stock at the moment 40k aircon working manual shuttle with good treads for £8500. a cheap reliable tractor to get you started with modern looks and a plesant drive.
Been a local tractor for the last 11 years.
If you don't mind me asking but what is your budget . We have a 6180 in stock at the moment 40k aircon working manual shuttle with good treads for £8500. a cheap reliable tractor to get you started with modern looks and a plesant drive.
Been a local tractor for the last 11 years.
Budget has a ceiling of 20k really. Out of interest does the 6180 have the same gearbox as a 399? Neighbour has had massey as long as I can remember but they've had a small amount of trouble with theirs..something about a spring breaking in the gearbox meaning they can't select top gear? Or the splitter doesn't work or something. Requires the tractor splitting just to sort it. Suprises me about the Class to be honest, worked for a contractor on an arion 640 stacking straw and apart from the door handle mechanisms falling to bits and a nasty clutch it was good. Where in the country are you Oh Deere?