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Ford 4000 vs Ford Powermaster 821

Verdict: Ford 4000 vs Ford Powermaster 821

The Ford 4000 and the Ford Powermaster 821 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 63 hp. Ford Powermaster 821 is the lighter machine (2,637 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

Auxiliary gearbox provides over, under, and direct-drive to the basic four-speed transmission.Reference

Utility Steering

manualReference

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Row-crop Steering

powerReference

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Steering

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power assist optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

64.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

46.6 kWReference

46.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

28.2 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Plows

4Reference

3Reference

Displacement

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 91 mmReference

Power (gross)

42.0 kWReference

46.7 kWReference

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

5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

14.2 LReference

Engine

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42.0 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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37.3 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

Power

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42.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

double 228.6mm dry discsReference

254mm dry discReference

Transmission

Over-UnderReference

Sherman Step-Up Step-downReference

Oil type

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SAE 80Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.4 kWReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I,IIReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1070 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

3162 to 3502 poundsReference

2637 to 3500 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

10x28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

10x28Reference

Length

306 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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162 cmReference

Height

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145 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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54 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

Shipping

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1196 kgReference

Operating

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1587 kgReference

Ballasted

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2204 kgReference

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

811

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Select-O-Speed, no PTOReference

821

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Four-speed, no PTO or 3-pointReference

841

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Four-speedReference

851

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Five-speedReference

861

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Five speed, live PTOReference

871

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Select-O-SpeedReference

881

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Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference

821 Serial Number Location

821 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.