Compare/Ford 4030 vs Ford 4100

Ford 4030 vs Ford 4100

Verdict: Ford 4030 vs Ford 4100

The Ford 4030 and the Ford 4100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4100 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 51 hp. Ford 4100 is the lighter machine (2,111 kg vs 4,662 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4030 is the newer design (1992 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 4100 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4030 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

51 hp

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

FiatReference

FordReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 115 mmReference

107 x 112 mmReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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49.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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38.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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35.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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29.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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29.2 kWReference

Power (net)

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35.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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38.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Torque

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187.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Oil capacity

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6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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33.9 kWReference

Max power

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29.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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279mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

42.8 LReference

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Type

shuttleReference

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Capacity

42.8 LReference

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Pressure

188.9 barReference

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Valves

2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

30.7 lpmReference

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2WD Steering press.

70.0 barReference

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4WD Steering press.

100.0 barReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

2225 kgReference

1397 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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33.9 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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30.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

51.9 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

188 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

199 cmReference

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Weight

4662 to 5069 poundsReference

2111 kgReference

Front tire

27x9.50-15Reference

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9x24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 27x9.50-15. Rear: 14.9x24Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 14.9x24Reference

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2WD Length

341 cmReference

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4WD Length

355 cmReference

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2WD Width

146 cmReference

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4WD Width

148 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2114 kgReference

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4WD Weight

2299 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

116 to 147 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

119 to 134 cmReference

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Rear tread

106 to 144 cmReference

142 to 228 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

134 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

138 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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196 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-28Reference

Length

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346 cmReference

Width

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179 cmReference

Ground clearance

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43 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 203 cmReference

4030 Serial Numbers

1992

F474600Reference

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1993

F005600Reference

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1994

F022000Reference

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1995

F046874Reference

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1996

1084630Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

33Reference

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Cab Charging amps

65Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ford 4030 Height

2WD Hood

123 cmReference

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4WD Hood

127 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

211 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

215 cmReference

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Speeds

Ford 4100 attachments

4100 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

—

C595800Reference

1980

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C635700Reference

1981

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C660700Reference

Location:

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Front-right of transmissionReference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2520 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.