Compare/Ford 4030 vs Ford 5000 Diesel

Ford 4030 vs Ford 5000 Diesel

Verdict: Ford 4030 vs Ford 5000 Diesel

The Ford 4030 and the Ford 5000 Diesel are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5000 Diesel leads on rated power with 52 hp against 51 hp. Ford 5000 Diesel is the lighter machine (2,519 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 1962). In short: choose the Ford 5000 Diesel 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

Three speeds, plus reverse, with high and low selector. Clutch must be used to shift gears or range.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 115 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

1700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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68.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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38.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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37.4 kWReference

Plows

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4Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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30.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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38.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Torque

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231.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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7.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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35.4 kWReference

Max power

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30.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

42.8 LReference

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Type

shuttleReference

gearReference

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

II/IReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

2225 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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35.4 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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32.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

51.9 LReference

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Diameter

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21 cmReference

Width

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16 cmReference

RPM

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1,700 (high)Reference

Speed

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1153.06 meters/minReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

188 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

199 cmReference

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Weight

4662 to 5069 poundsReference

1365 kgReference

Front tire

27x9.50-15Reference

7.50-15Reference

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

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2WD Steering wheel

134 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

138 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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203 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

Ag front

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7.50-15Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-30Reference

Length

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331 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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163 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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198 cmReference

Operating weight

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2519 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4919 kgReference

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

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Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

33Reference

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Cab Charging amps

65Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

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

Variants

Super Major

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British modelReference

Ford 5000 Diesel attachments

Attachment overview

Ford 723 19-301 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 723 19-301 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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378 cmReference

Digging depth

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426 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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411 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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525 cmReference

Loading height

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317 cmReference

Swing Arc

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185°Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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11.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3686 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.