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Ford 4000SU vs Ford 4600SU
Verdict: Ford 4000SU vs Ford 4600SU
The Ford 4000SU and the Ford 4600SU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4600SU leads on rated power with 60 hp against 57 hp. Ford 4600SU is the lighter machine (2,667 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 4600SU is the newer design (1975 vs 1970). In short: choose the Ford 4600SU for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4000SU 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
57 hp
60 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
gasolineReference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 20 - October 4, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1223 fileReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
powerReference
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Variants
4100
general purposeReference
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4200
row-cropReference
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4600
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utility frameReference
4000SU
special utilityReference
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4600SU
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small frameReference
Engine
Fuel tank
49.2 LReference
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Engine (net)
42.5 kWReference
42.1 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
42.1 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Compression
7.75:1Reference
7.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
218.3 NmReference
234.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1100Reference
1100Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
12.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
10.4 LReference
Engine (gross)
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44.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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33.4 kWReference
Power (gross)
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44.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Power at rated engine speed
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39.1 kWReference
Max power
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32.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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279mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
20.4 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
771 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (tested)
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39.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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32.2 LReference
Capacity
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32.2 LReference
Rear lift
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1397 kgReference
Engine RPM
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540@1800Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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34.5 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
196 cmReference
196 cmReference
Weight
4272 to 4387 poundsReference
2667 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-28Reference
16.9-24Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
335 cmReference
346 cmReference
Width
180 cmReference
179 cmReference
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
132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 203 cmReference
142 to 228 cmReference
Operating weight
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2667 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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3728 kgReference
Ground clearance
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43 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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Charging amps
22Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128 (diesel)Reference
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Capacities
Fuel
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49.2 LReference
Ford 4600SU attachments
4600SU Serial Numbers
1975
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C450700Reference
1976
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C490300Reference
1977
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C527300Reference
1978
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C560500Reference
1979
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C595800Reference
1980
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C635700Reference
1981
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C660700Reference
Location:
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On top-right section of transmissionReference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
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13.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
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2876 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.