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Ford 250C vs Ford 4500
Verdict: Ford 250C vs Ford 4500
The Ford 250C 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 4500 is the lighter machine (4,510 kg vs 4,948 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 250C is the newer design (1989 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 4500 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 250C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
56 hp
58 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
41.8 kWReference
43.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
38.8 kWReference
41.2 kWReference
Displacement
3.1 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
38.8 kWReference
41.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
41.8 kWReference
43.4 kWReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
202.0 NmReference
198.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1450Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
14.5 LReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dual RangeReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
32.8 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
30.3 LReference
Type
torque converterReference
gearReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
30.3 LReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
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Pump flow
81.4 lpmReference
80.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
2.3 LReference
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Rear Type
I/IIReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
1397 kgReference
907 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
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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
Total flow
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100.7 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Steering
2.3 LReference
power assistReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
201 cmReference
Weight
4948 to 7637 poundsReference
1632 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
9.00-10Reference
16.9-24Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.4-16.1Reference
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2WD Industrial front
11L-15Reference
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4WD Industrial front
12.0-16.5Reference
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Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-28Reference
2WD Industrial rear
14.9-24Reference
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Length
335 cmReference
701 cmReference
Width
208 cmReference
179 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
233 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
220 cmReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
35 cmReference
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4WD Clearance (front axle)
27 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
147 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
168 cmReference
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Rear tread
154 cmReference
152 to 193 cmReference
2WD Max front axle
4082 kgReference
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4WD Max front axle
6286 kgReference
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Max rear axle
5216 kgReference
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Ag rear
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16.9-28Reference
Industrial front
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9.00-16Reference
Shipping weight
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3280 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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30 cmReference
Front tread
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142 cmReference
Steering wheel
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149 cmReference
Ford 250C attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
22Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
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Gasoline Battery AH
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80Reference
Diesel Battery AH
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128Reference
Speeds
Ford 4500 attachments
4500 Serial Numbers
Location:
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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
Attachment overview
Ford 753 Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Ford Side-Shift BackhoeReference
Transport height
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345 cmReference
Digging depth
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391 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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381 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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524 cmReference
Loading height
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309 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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186°Reference
Swing Arc
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182°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.