Compare/Ford 3055 vs Ford 4630

Ford 3055 vs Ford 4630

Verdict: Ford 3055 vs Ford 4630

The Ford 3055 and the Ford 4630 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 55 hp. Ford 3055 is the lighter machine (1,999 kg vs 5,194 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4630 is the newer design (1990 vs 1970). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

55 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Dual-Power provides a push-button power shift between direct drive and a lower range.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Original price

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$31,700 (1999 4WD )Reference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.0 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 112 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

10.6 LReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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65.5 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.8 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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36.2 kWReference

Compression

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16.1:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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42.4 kWReference

Max power

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36.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

partial power shiftReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry dsicReference

dry discReference

Transmission

—

Dual-PowerReference

Capacities

Fuel

50.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

26.5 LReference

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Capacity

26.5 LReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position control with top link draft sensingReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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41.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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42.4 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Valves

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1 to 4 (closed center)Reference

Pump flow

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53.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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13.6 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1397 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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39.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

1999 kgReference

5194 to 6062 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x19Reference

7.50-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11x36Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

6.00x19Reference

7.50-15Reference

Ag rear

14.9/13x28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Length

325 cmReference

353 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

176 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

156 cmReference

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Height (hood)

147 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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2355 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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2749 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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2576 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45 (late)Reference

Cab Charging amps

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70Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

Ford 4630 attachments

4630 Serial Numbers

1990

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BC26239Reference

1991

—

BC68791Reference

1992

—

BD05270Reference

1993

—

BD36800Reference

1994

—

BD64162Reference

1995

—

BD93484Reference

1996

—

02658BReference

1997

—

056083BReference

1998

—

083357BReference

1999

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111612BReference

Location:

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Serial number decal inside the hood panel.Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 4630 Height

ROPS

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250 cmReference

Cab

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252 cmReference

Exhaust

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236 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2572 kgReference

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.