Compare/Ford 4000SU vs Ford 4130

Ford 4000SU vs Ford 4130

Verdict: Ford 4000SU vs Ford 4130

The Ford 4000SU and the Ford 4130 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4000SU leads on rated power with 57 hp against 55 hp. Ford 4130 is the lighter machine (2,100 kg vs 4,272 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4130 holds more fuel (65.5 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 4130 is the newer design (1990 vs 1970). In short: choose the Ford 4000SU for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4130 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

57 hp

55 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

gasolineReference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

powerReference

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Variants

4100

general purposeReference

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4200

row-cropReference

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4000SU

special utilityReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

65.5 LReference

Engine (net)

42.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

42.1 kWReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

218.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1100Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

10.4 LReference

Engine

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47.0 kWReference

Power

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47.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Type

open centerReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

29.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

771 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Valves

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1Reference

Rear lift

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1397 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1450Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

196 cmReference

214 cmReference

Weight

4272 to 4387 poundsReference

2100 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-24Reference

12.4-28Reference

Length

335 cmReference

352 cmReference

Width

180 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

149 cmReference

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Height (hood)

133 cmReference

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Gas Shipping weight

1937 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping weight

1989 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

43 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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Height

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234 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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Charging amps

22Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

128 (diesel)Reference

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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.