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Ford 9030 Specs ( 1990-1997 )

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Nebraska Test #OECD 1345-NEBRASKA SUMMARY 118

FORD VERSATILE 9030 DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 72.1 hp

Max Pull 10,205 lbs

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Overview

The Ford 9030 is an articulated four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured by Versatile in Winnipeg, Manitoba, between 1990 and 1997. It is powered by a Ford 4.4L turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine and features a hydrostatic transmission providing infinite speeds across three ranges. This bidirectional model is equipped with an air-conditioned cab and a console that rotates 180 degrees for operation in either direction.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Ratings: Nebraska Tractor Test data for this model recorded a maximum PTO output of 105.5 horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 10,205 pounds.

Chassis and Steering Configuration: The mechanical design features four-wheel drive with articulated power steering and a wheelbase of 80 inches, supported by a hydrostatic transmission with infinite gears.

Hitch and Lift Specifications: The tractor is equipped with a Category II/I rear hitch rated for a 6,500-pound lift capacity at 24 inches and includes an independent rear PTO with 540/1000 RPM capability.

Production

Description	Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Distributor	Ford
Manufacturer	Versatile

Engine

Engine type	Ford 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Compression	17.1:1
Coolant capacity	25.6 qts (24.2 L)
Description	Ford BSD444T / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	268 ci (4.4 L)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches (cold) (0.457 mm)
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Idle RPM	1000-2725
Intake valve clearance	0.015 inches (cold) (0.381 mm)
Oil capacity	15 qts (14.2 L)
Power	116 hp (86.5 kW)
Rated RPM	2500
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (claimed)	71.5 hp (53.3 kW)
PTO (claimed)	102 hp (76.1 kW)

Transmission

Description	hydrostatic
Gears	infnite forward and reverse (3-range)
Type	hydrostatic

Mechanical

Cab	Cab with air-conditioning. Console rotates 180-degrees.
Description	Articulated power steering / Disc brakes
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	spur gear

Capacity

Fuel	45 gal (170.3 L)
Hydraulic system	10.5 gal (39.7 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	10.5 gal (39.7 L)
Pump flow	24 gpm (90.8 lpm)
Steering flow	6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
Steering press.	2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Type	closed-center load-sensing

Hitch

Control	position control
Front Hitch	II/I OptOptional
Front lift	3000 lbs (1360 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	6500 lbs (2948 kg)
Rear Type	II/I

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	625
Battery Group	31
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	85
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ground clearance	16.3 inches (41 cm)
Length	180 inches (rear 3-point) (457 cm)
Max weight	16000 lbs (7257 kg)
Shipping weight	10150 lbs (4604 kg)
Wheelbase	80 inches (203 cm)
Width	81.3 inches (206 cm)
Front tire	16.9x28
Rear tire	16.9x28
Weight	10150 lbs (4604 kg)
Wheelbase	80 inches (203 cm)
Ag front	16.9x28 / 14.9x28
Ag rear	16.9x28 / 14.9x28

9030 Serial Numbers

1991	470100
1992	487501
1993	932000
1994	200000
1995	201023
1996	201894
1997	202423
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location:	Inside cab, left-hand side, up from bottom of window frame. Also stamped near articulating point on lower frame.

Ford 9030 Height

Cab	114.5 inches (290 cm)
Exhaust	117 inches (297 cm)
Hood	74 inches (187 cm)

References

Description	Operator's Manual Bidirectional Tractor 9030 (42903012) published in 1996

Variants

9030	similar Buhler Versatile model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #OECD 1345-NEBRASKA SUMMARY 118

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Test Date: September-October, 1990

Location: Versatile Farm Equipment Operations, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

103.60 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	261.1 lb. ft (354.0 Nm) @ 1900 RPM
Torque Rise	20.0%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	103.60	77.30	2498	1025

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
103.60	2498	6.47	0.44	16.04	N/A
91.50	2593	6.00	0.46	15.23	N/A
70.00	2645	5.15	0.52	13.60	N/A
46.90	2665	4.09	0.61	11.47	N/A
23.60	2683	3.06	0.91	7.72	N/A
0.40	2697	1.98	33.07	0.20	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—Five Hours ...	50.30	37.50	3,165	14	6.00	9.60	2577	1.20	77

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Air °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Kg Kwh	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Kw H L	Range	Temp Cooling Medium F
33.80	25.20	10,205	45.40	1.20	2.00	2536	15.00	5.48	77	29.44	0.78	1.29	1.08	1st Range	192
41.80	31.20	10,095	44.90	1.60	2.50	2502	12.50	7.31	73	29.46	0.59	0.97	1.44	1st Range	185
55.10	41.10	9,510	42.30	2.20	3.50	2499	10.00	8.83	77	29.44	0.48	0.79	1.74	1st Range	189
65.20	48.60	7,870	35.00	3.10	5.00	2504	6.30	10.00	75	29.46	0.43	0.71	1.97	1st Range	187
69.70	52.00	6,475	28.80	4.00	6.50	2498	2.40	10.51	75	29.46	0.41	0.67	2.07	1st Range	185
70.00	52.20	5,285	23.50	5.00	8.00	2498	2.40	10.76	75	29.46	0.40	0.65	2.12	1st Range	187
65.80	49.10	6,115	27.20	4.00	6.50	2496	3.50	10.00	75	29.46	0.43	0.70	1.97	2nd Range	187
68.50	51.10	5,170	23.00	5.00	8.00	2497	2.40	10.41	77	29.44	0.41	0.67	2.05	2nd Range	187
72.10	53.80	4,225	18.80	6.40	10.30	2487	0.70	11.07	77	29.44	0.39	0.64	2.18	2nd Range	187
71.70	53.50	3,935	17.50	6.80	11.00	2494	0.40	11.12	77	29.44	0.39	0.63	2.19	2nd Range	187

Engine

Make	Ford Diesel
Type	four cylinder vertical with turbocharger
Displacement	268 cu in (4392 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.0 to 1
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	four wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic and articulated
Transmission	infinitely variable hydrostatic using a variable displacement pump and a fixed displacement motor, plus a three speed manual transmission
Brakes	caliper disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	11,505 lbs ( 5,219 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A
Engine Oil	SAE 10W30
Transmission	Ford 134 fluid

Sound Levels

Bystander	91.50 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 16.9-28; 6; 20 (138), None
Front Tires	Two 16.9-28; 6; 22 (152), None
Height of Drawbar

Static Weight

Rear	N/A lbs
Front	N/A lbs
Total	N/A lbs

Ford 9030 Specs ( 1990-1997 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

9030 Serial Numbers

Ford 9030 Height

References

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks