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Ford 4000 LCG vs Volvo LM 218
Verdict: Ford 4000 LCG vs Volvo LM 218
The Ford 4000 LCG and the Volvo LM 218 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 63 hp. Ford 4000 LCG is the lighter machine (2,663 kg vs 12,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4000 LCG is the newer design (1960 vs 1959). 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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Ford
62
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Best match
Clear
Volvo
62
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Best match
Clear
Rated power
63 hp
63 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
VolvoReference
With 8.3-24 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Differential lock
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mechanical frontReference
Engine
Fuel tank
64.3 LReference
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Engine (gross)
46.6 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
99 x 91 mmReference
111 x 130 mmReference
Power (gross)
42.0 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Compression
16.8:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
1800Reference
Torque
190.4 NmReference
246.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
10.4 LReference
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Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
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Engine (net)
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41.8 kWReference
Power (net)
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41.8 kWReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Gas gear Shipping weight
1207 kgReference
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Type
full power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
254mm dry discReference
hydraulicReference
Transmission
Select-O-SpeedReference
Twin DiscReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
189 cmReference
230 cmReference
Weight
2663 to 3103 poundsReference
5715 kgReference
Front tire
6.50x13Reference
14-30Reference
Rear tire
8.3x24Reference
9-20Reference
Industrial front
6.50x13Reference
14-30Reference
Industrial rear
8.3x24Reference
9-20Reference
Length
306 cmReference
437 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
133 cmReference
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Diesel SoS Shipping weight
1407 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
40 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
20 cmReference
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218TD Wheelbase
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240 cmReference
218TD Length
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460 cmReference
Height (cab)
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254 cmReference
218TD Weight
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5896 kgReference
Ground clearance
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35 cmReference
Front tread
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173 cmReference
Rear tread
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169 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
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Gas Battery volts
6Reference
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Diesel Battery volts
12Reference
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Speeds
PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
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73.8 barReference
Pump flow
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129.8 lpmReference
Volvo LM 218 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.