Compare/Ford 4000 vs Ford 5530

Ford 4000 vs Ford 5530

Verdict: Ford 4000 vs Ford 5530

The Ford 4000 and the Ford 5530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4000 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Ford 4000 is the lighter machine (3,162 kg vs 5,689 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 5530 holds more fuel (73.1 L vs 64.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 5530 is the newer design (1992 vs 1962). In short: choose the Ford 4000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 5530 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

62 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

Optional transmission adds two creeper ranges.Reference

Utility Steering

manualReference

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Row-crop Steering

powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

64.3 LReference

73.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

46.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

28.2 kWReference

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Plows

4Reference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 91 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Power (gross)

42.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

8.65:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2500Reference

Torque

190.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

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Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

Clutch

double 228.6mm dry discsReference

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Transmission

Over-UnderReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.4 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

synchromeshReference

Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

I,IIReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1070 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Rear lift

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2355 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

3162 to 3502 poundsReference

5689 to 7290 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

7.50x18Reference

Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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Length

306 cmReference

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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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2WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.50x42Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50x18. Rear: 9.50x42Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6x38. Rear: 13.6x38Reference

2WD Length

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377 cmReference

4WD Length

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410 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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276 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2580 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3306 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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80 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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63 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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63 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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65 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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154 to 205 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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167 to 218 cmReference

2WD Rear tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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142 to 187 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

Charging amps

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33Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Speeds

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.