Compare/Ford 4000 vs Ford 4610SU

Ford 4000 vs Ford 4610SU

Verdict: Ford 4000 vs Ford 4610SU

The Ford 4000 and the Ford 4610SU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 63 hp. Ford 4610SU is the lighter machine (2,084 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 4610SU is the newer design (1981 vs 1962). 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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Rated power

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

With 14.9x28 rear tires.Reference

Utility Steering

manualReference

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Row-crop Steering

powerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

64.3 LReference

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Engine (gross)

46.6 kWReference

47.0 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

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

9.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

10.4 LReference

Engine

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44.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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33.0 kWReference

Power

—

41.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Power at rated engine speed

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39.0 kWReference

Max power

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32.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

double 228.6mm dry discsReference

330mm dry discReference

Transmission

Over-UnderReference

Dual RangeReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.4 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

synchromeshReference

Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

32.2 lpmReference

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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39.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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45.8 LReference

Capacity

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45.8 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Steering cap.

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3.4 LReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1397 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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35.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

196 cmReference

Weight

3162 to 3502 poundsReference

2084 kgReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

7.50-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

16.9-24Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

Length

306 cmReference

341 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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2084 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3402 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 203 cmReference

Steering wheel

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149 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

alternatorReference

Gas Battery volts

6Reference

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Diesel Battery volts

12Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Mk I Charging amps

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32Reference

Mk II Charging amps

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51Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Gas Battery AH

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77Reference

Attachment overview

Speeds

Variants

4610

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utility frameReference

4610SU

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small frameReference

4610H

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highwayReference

4610 LCG

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mowing tractorReference

Capacities

Fuel

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49.2 LReference

Steering

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3.4 LReference

Ford 4610SU attachments

Ford 4610SU Height

Hood

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133 cmReference

ROPS

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237 cmReference

Exhaust

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206 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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10.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2963 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.