Compare/Ford 2000 vs Ford 420

Ford 2000 vs Ford 420

Verdict: Ford 2000 vs Ford 420

The Ford 2000 and the Ford 420 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 420 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 48 hp. Ford 420 is the newer design (1975 vs 1960). In short: choose the Ford 420 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 2000 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Four-speeds with over-, under-, and direct-drive.Reference

Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference

Steering

power assistReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Variants

20301

4-speed, no 3-point or PTOReference

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20302

4-speed, no PTOReference

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20303

4-speedReference

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20304

Select-O-Speed, no 3-point or PTOReference

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20305

Select-O-SpeedReference

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20306

Select-O-Speed, 540/1000 PTOReference

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20313

LCGReference

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Engine

36.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 91 mmReference

107 x 107 mmReference

Power

31.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

16:1Reference

7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Torque

150.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

10.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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60.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

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38.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

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35.5 kWReference

Power (net)

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32.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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34.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronizedReference

torque converterReference

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

ReversingReference

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Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

7.6 LReference

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Capacity

7.6 LReference

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Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

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Steering press.

55.2 barReference

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Pressure

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151.7 barReference

Pump flow

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31.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

200 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

1084 kgReference

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Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag rear

16.9-24Reference

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Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

9.00-16Reference

Industrial rear

13.6-28Reference

16.9-24Reference

Length

323 cmReference

487 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1282 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

2820 kgReference

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Height (exhaust)

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205 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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29 cmReference

Front tread

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142 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 cmReference

Ford 2000 attachments

2000 Serial Numbers

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

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Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

51 (optional)Reference

Battery volts

12 (diesel)Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

135 (diesel)Reference

80 (gasoline)Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Attachment overview

Ford 713 10FT Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 713 10FT BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

325 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

431 cmReference

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Loading height

284 cmReference

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Bucket force

2041 kgReference

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Speeds

Ford 420 attachments

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.