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Ford 1871 vs Ford 4000
Verdict: Ford 1871 vs Ford 4000
The Ford 1871 and the Ford 4000 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4000 is the newer design (1960 vs 1957). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
null hp
null hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
The Select-O-Speed transmission is operated with selector lever. The inching pedal may be used for precision movement of the tractor. The tractor can be shifted on the move without use of the inching pedal. Gear 5, 6, and 9 will free-wheel and cannot be used for engine braking.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
12x28Reference
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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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40301
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no PTO or hydraulicsReference
40302
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hydraulicsReference
40303
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PTO and hydraulicsReference
Engine
Displacement
2.8 LReference
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Bore/Stroke
99 x 91 mmReference
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Compression
7.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2525Reference
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Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
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Starter volts
6Reference
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Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
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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
11.4 LReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Select-O-SpeedReference
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Type
power shiftReference
gearReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
Ford M-2C41Reference
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Capacities
Fuel
64.3 LReference
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Rear axle
10.9 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
7.6 LReference
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Capacity
7.6 LReference
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Pressure
137.9 barReference
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Total flow
15.1 lpmReference
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Steering flow
30.3 lpmReference
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Steering press.
103.4 barReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
207 cmReference
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Weight
1317 kgReference
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Front tire
7.50x16Reference
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Rear tire
12x28Reference
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Ag rear
13x28Reference
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Industrial front
7.50x16Reference
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Industrial rear
12x28Reference
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Length
325 cmReference
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Width
175 cmReference
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Shipping weight
1723 kgReference
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Front tread
137 cmReference
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Rear tread
132 to 193 cmReference
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Ford 1871 attachments
1871 Serial Numbers
1957
1001Reference
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1958
11977Reference
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1959
58312Reference
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1960
105943Reference
105943Reference
1961
131427Reference
131427Reference
1962
155531Reference
155531Reference
Location:
Serial number on the left side of the tractor, on top of the starter mount casting.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negative (12V)Reference
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Charging system
generatorReference
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Charging amps
20Reference
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Batteries
2 (diesel)Reference
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Battery volts
6Reference
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Battery AH
80Reference
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Attachment overview
Ford 713 10f Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 713 14f BackhoeReference
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Transport height
383 cmReference
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Digging depth
429 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
533 cmReference
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Loading height
355 cmReference
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Swing Arc
185°Reference
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Ford 713 12f Backhoe
Ford 713 14f Backhoe
4000 Serial Number Location
4000 Serial Numbers
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.


