Compare/Ford 260C vs Ford 4000 HD

Ford 260C vs Ford 4000 HD

Verdict: Ford 260C vs Ford 4000 HD

The Ford 260C and the Ford 4000 HD are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 260C leads on rated power with 68 hp against 63 hp. Ford 4000 HD is the lighter machine (3,631 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 260C is the newer design (1989 vs 1960). In short: choose the Ford 260C for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4000 HD 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

68 hp

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

50.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

47.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

99 x 91 mmReference

Power (net)

47.0 kWReference

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Power (gross)

50.7 kWReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

238.7 NmReference

190.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

14.2 LReference

Engine

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46.6 kWReference

Power

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42.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Select-O-SpeedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

41.6 LReference

7.6 LReference

Type

torque converterReference

power shiftReference

Capacity

41.6 LReference

7.6 LReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

137.9 barReference

Pump flow

81.4 lpmReference

64.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

22.3 lpmReference

30.3 lpmReference

Steering cap.

2.3 LReference

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Rear Type

I/IIReference

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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Steering press.

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86.2 barReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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567 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

64.3 LReference

Steering

2.3 LReference

powerReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

207 cmReference

Weight

4948 to 7637 poundsReference

1317 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

9.00-10Reference

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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

14.9-24Reference

2WD Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

335 cmReference

325 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

178 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

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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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Industrial front

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7.50-16Reference

40401 Shipping

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1647 kgReference

40403 Shipping

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1742 kgReference

40404 Shipping

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1718 kgReference

40405 Shipping

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1812 kgReference

40406 Shipping

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1827 kgReference

Ballasted

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3463 kgReference

Ford 260C attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

20Reference

Battery CCA

750Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

12 (diesel)Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

135 (diesel)Reference

Speeds

Variants

40401

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4-speed, no 3-point or ptoReference

40403

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4-speedReference

40404

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

40405

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Select-O-SpeedReference

40406

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Select-O-Speed, 540/1000 ptoReference

Ford 4000 HD attachments

4000 HD Serial Numbers

1960

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105943Reference

1961

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131427Reference

1962

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155531Reference

Location:

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Serial number stamped into the starter mount casting.Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 713 10FT Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 713 14FT BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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429 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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533 cmReference

Loading height

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342 cmReference

Bucket force

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2721 kgReference

Ford 713 12 FT Backhoe

Ford 713 14FT Backhoe

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.