Compare/Ford 1841 vs Ford 4500

Ford 1841 vs Ford 4500

Verdict: Ford 1841 vs Ford 4500

The Ford 1841 and the Ford 4500 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4500 leads on rated power with 58 hp against 56 hp. Ford 1841 is the lighter machine (1,723 kg vs 4,510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4500 is the newer design (1965 vs 1957). In short: choose the Ford 4500 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1841 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

56 hp

58 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

The optional Reversing Transmission adds a reverser lever to the left side of the tractor. The lever allows an unsychronized shuttle shift by stopping the tractor, using the clutch, and pulling the lever.Reference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Steering

12x28Reference

power assistReference

Variants

1811

Select-O-Speed, no PTO or hydraulicsReference

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1821

Four-speed, no PTO or hydraulicsReference

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1841

Four-speed with PTO and hydraulicsReference

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1871

Select-O-Speed with PTO and hydraulicsReference

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1881

Select-O-Speed with multi-speed PTO and hydraulicsReference

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Engine

42.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 91 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Compression

16.8:1Reference

8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

1-2-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

14.5 LReference

Sparkplug

14MMReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.686 mmReference

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Point gap

0.635 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

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Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

18.0 LReference

Power

42.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Torque

190.4 NmReference

198.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1450Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Engine (gross)

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43.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

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41.2 kWReference

Power (net)

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41.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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43.4 kWReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized shuttleReference

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 80Reference

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Transmission

Reversing TransmissionReference

Dual RangeReference

Capacities

Fuel

64.3 LReference

60.6 LReference

Rear axle

10.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

7.6 LReference

30.3 LReference

Capacity

7.6 LReference

30.3 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Total flow

15.1 lpmReference

100.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

30.3 lpmReference

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Steering press.

103.4 barReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Gasoline PTO (claimed)

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33.9 kWReference

Diesel PTO (claimed)

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34.0 kWReference

Valves

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0 to 2Reference

Pump flow

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80.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift

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907 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

201 cmReference

Weight

1317 kgReference

1632 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12x28Reference

16.9-24Reference

Ag rear

13x28Reference

16.9-28Reference

Industrial front

7.50x16Reference

9.00-16Reference

Industrial rear

12x28Reference

16.9-28Reference

Length

325 cmReference

701 cmReference

Width

175 cmReference

179 cmReference

Shipping weight

1723 kgReference

3280 kgReference

Front tread

137 cmReference

142 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

152 to 193 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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16.9-24Reference

Clearance (front axle)

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30 cmReference

Steering wheel

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149 cmReference

Ford 1841 attachments

1841 Serial Numbers

1957

1001Reference

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1958

11977Reference

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1959

58312Reference

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1960

105943Reference

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1961

131427Reference

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1962

155531Reference

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Location:

Serial number stamped into the starter mount casting.Reference

Serial number stamped on the right side of the Ford 4500 clutch housing, behind the starter. Additional plate inside the Ford 4500 hood panel, on the right side.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negative (12V)Reference

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

22Reference

Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

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Gasoline Battery AH

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80Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 713 10f Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 713 14f BackhoeReference

Ford Side-Shift BackhoeReference

Transport height

383 cmReference

345 cmReference

Digging depth

429 cmReference

391 cmReference

Reach from pivot

533 cmReference

524 cmReference

Loading height

355 cmReference

309 cmReference

Swing Arc

185°Reference

182°Reference

Ford 713 12f Backhoe

Ford 713 14f Backhoe

Ford 4500 attachments

4500 Serial Numbers

Ford 753 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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381 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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186°Reference

Bucket force

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3764 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2553 kgReference

Ford 755 Backhoe

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Ford Side-Shift Backhoe

Ford 4500 Height

Hood

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141 cmReference

ROPS

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255 cmReference

Exhaust

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207 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.