Compare/Ford 4000 vs Ford 971

Ford 4000 vs Ford 971

Verdict: Ford 4000 vs Ford 971

The Ford 4000 and the Ford 971 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 63 hp. Ford 971 is the lighter machine (1,496 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 4000 is the newer design (1962 vs 1958). 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

dieselReference

Utility Steering

manualReference

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Row-crop Steering

powerReference

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Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

Fuel tank

64.3 LReference

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Engine (gross)

46.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

28.2 kWReference

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Plows

4Reference

3Reference

Displacement

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 91 mmReference

Power (gross)

42.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

8.65:1Reference

16.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

190.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

14.2 LReference

Engine

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46.7 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

Power

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42.0 kWReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.686 mmReference

Point gap

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0.635 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

double 228.6mm dry discsReference

hydraulic wet discsReference

Transmission

Over-UnderReference

Ford Select-O-SpeedReference

Oil type

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M2C41Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.4 kWReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I,IIReference

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1070 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Hydraulic system

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7.6 LReference

Capacity

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7.6 LReference

Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Total flow

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15.1 lpmReference

Rear lift

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567 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

3162 to 3502 poundsReference

1496 kgReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

12-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

12-28Reference

Length

306 cmReference

336 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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Height

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167 cmReference

Ground clearance

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70 cmReference

Front tread

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21 to 41 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 203 cmReference

Ford 4000 attachments

4000 Serial Number Location

4000 Serial Numbers

1962

1001Reference

155531Reference

1963

11949Reference

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1964

38931Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

Gas Battery volts

6Reference

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Diesel Battery volts

12Reference

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Ground

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negative (12V)Reference

Charging amps

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20Reference

Battery volts

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12 (diesel)Reference

Battery AH

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135 (12V)Reference

Attachment overview

Speeds

Variants

871

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utility chassisReference

941

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four-speedReference

951

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five-speedReference

961

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five-speed, live PTOReference

971

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Select-O-SpeedReference

981

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Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference

Capacities

Fuel

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64.3 LReference

971 Serial Number Location

971 Serial Numbers

1957

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1001Reference

1958

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11977Reference

1959

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58312Reference

1960

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105943Reference

1961

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131427Reference

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.