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Ford 231 vs Ford 4000

Verdict: Ford 231 vs Ford 4000

The Ford 231 and the Ford 4000 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 231 is the newer design (1975 vs 1960). 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

Fit score

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

null hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

gasolineReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

27.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

25.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.6 LReference

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Bore/Stroke

107 x 97 mmReference

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Power (net)

24.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

26.3 kWReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

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Idle RPM

600-2285Reference

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Torque

136.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1350Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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Weight

1601 kgReference

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Front tire

6.00x16Reference

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Rear tire

8.30x24Reference

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Industrial front

9.50x10Reference

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Industrial rear

18.4x16Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

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Width

174 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

21 cmReference

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Front tread

137 to 198 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 190 cmReference

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Steering wheel

137 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

51Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Gas Battery AH

77Reference

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Diesel Battery AH

128Reference

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Ford 231 Height

Hood

120 cmReference

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ROPS

204 cmReference

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Exhaust

188 cmReference

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Variants

40301

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no PTO or hydraulicsReference

40302

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hydraulicsReference

40303

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PTO and hydraulicsReference

4000 Serial Number Location

4000 Serial Numbers

1960

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105943Reference

1961

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131427Reference

1962

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155531Reference

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.