Compare/Ford 4000 vs Ford 4600SU

Ford 4000 vs Ford 4600SU

Verdict: Ford 4000 vs Ford 4600SU

The Ford 4000 and the Ford 4600SU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4000 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 60 hp. Ford 4600SU is the lighter machine (2,667 kg vs 3,162 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4600SU is the newer design (1975 vs 1962). In short: choose the Ford 4000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4600SU 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

63 hp

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 20 - October 4, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1223 fileReference

Utility Steering

manualReference

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Row-crop Steering

powerReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

64.3 LReference

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Engine (gross)

46.6 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

28.2 kWReference

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Plows

4Reference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 91 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (gross)

42.0 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

8.65:1Reference

7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

190.4 NmReference

234.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1100Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

12.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

10.4 LReference

Engine (net)

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42.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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33.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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41.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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39.1 kWReference

Max power

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32.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

double 228.6mm dry discsReference

279mm dry discReference

Transmission

Over-UnderReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.4 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

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Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I,IIReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1070 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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39.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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32.2 LReference

Capacity

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32.2 LReference

Rear lift

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1397 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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34.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

196 cmReference

Weight

3162 to 3502 poundsReference

2667 kgReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

16.9-24Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

16.9-24Reference

Length

306 cmReference

346 cmReference

Height (hood)

145 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

198 cmReference

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Utility Weight

1434 kgReference

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Row-crop Weight

1588 kgReference

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Utility Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

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Row-crop Clearance (front axle)

69 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

35 cmReference

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Utility Front tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Row-crop Front tread

106 to 203 cmReference

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Utility Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Row-crop Rear tread

142 to 213 cmReference

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Width

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179 cmReference

Operating weight

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2667 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3728 kgReference

Ground clearance

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43 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 228 cmReference

Ford 4000 attachments

4000 Serial Number Location

4000 Serial Numbers

1962

1001Reference

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1963

11949Reference

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1964

38931Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

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Gas Battery volts

6Reference

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Diesel Battery volts

12Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Speeds

Variants

4600

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utility frameReference

4600SU

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small frameReference

Capacities

Fuel

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49.2 LReference

Ford 4600SU attachments

4600SU Serial Numbers

1975

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C450700Reference

1976

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C490300Reference

1977

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C527300Reference

1978

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C560500Reference

1979

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C595800Reference

1980

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C635700Reference

1981

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C660700Reference

Location:

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On top-right section of transmissionReference

Test results

Fuel use

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13.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2876 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.