Compare/Ford 4000SU vs Ford 5000

Ford 4000SU vs Ford 5000

Verdict: Ford 4000SU vs Ford 5000

The Ford 4000SU and the Ford 5000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4000SU leads on rated power with 57 hp against 56 hp. Ford 4000SU is the lighter machine (4,272 kg vs 5,740 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4000SU is the newer design (1970 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 4000SU for outright pulling power, or the Ford 5000 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

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

gasolineReference

Dual Power adds a power shift underdrive to the basic 8-speed transmission.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

powerReference

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GP Steering

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power assistReference

Row-crop Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

4100

general purposeReference

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4200

row-cropReference

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5100

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general purposeReference

5200

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row-cropReference

4000SU

special utilityReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

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Engine (net)

42.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

107 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

42.1 kWReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

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

11.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

14.5 LReference

Engine

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51.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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37.9 kWReference

Power

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51.5 kWReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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43.6 kWReference

Max power

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36.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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Dual PowerReference

Oil type

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M2C41Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

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Type

open centerReference

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

22.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

771 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Diesel PTO (claimed)

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41.7 kWReference

Gas PTO (claimed)

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45.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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45.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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32.9 LReference

Capacity

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32.9 LReference

Steering flow

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17.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

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72.4 barReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2060Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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41.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

196 cmReference

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Weight

4272 to 4387 poundsReference

5740 to 6250 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

12.4-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-24Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

335 cmReference

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Width

180 cmReference

173 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

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Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

142 to 228 cmReference

GP Wheelbase

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222 cmReference

Row-crop Wheelbase

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243 cmReference

GP Length

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359 cmReference

Row-crop Length

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378 cmReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

GP Front tread

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132 to 203 cmReference

Row-crop Front tread

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142 to 223 cmReference

GP Shipping

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2603 kgReference

Row-crop Shipping

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2835 kgReference

Operating

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2660 kgReference

Ballasted

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4399 kgReference

Steering wheel

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161 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

Charging amps

22Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128 (diesel)Reference

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Gas Battery AH

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80Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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75.7 LReference

Ford 5000 attachments

5000 Serial Number Location

5000 Serial Numbers

1965

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C100000Reference

1966

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C124200Reference

1967

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C161300Reference

1968

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C190200Reference

1969

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C226000Reference

1970

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C257600Reference

1971

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C292100Reference

1972

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C327200Reference

1973

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C367300Reference

1974

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C405200Reference

1975

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C450700Reference

1976

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C490300Reference

Ford 5000 Height

GP Hood

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154 cmReference

Row-crop Hood

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172 cmReference

Exhaust

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219 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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17.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3208 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.