Compare/Ford 4100 vs Ford 4630

Ford 4100 vs Ford 4630

Verdict: Ford 4100 vs Ford 4630

The Ford 4100 and the Ford 4630 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4630 leads on rated power with 55 hp against 52 hp. Ford 4100 is the lighter machine (2,111 kg vs 5,194 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4630 holds more fuel (65.5 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 4630 is the newer design (1990 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 4630 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4100 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

52 hp

55 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Dual-Power provides a push-button power shift between direct drive and a lower range.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Original price

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$31,700 (1999 4WD )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

38.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

35.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

29.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

29.2 kWReference

36.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.0 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 112 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

35.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

38.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

16.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

187.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

10.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

33.9 kWReference

42.4 kWReference

Max power

29.2 kWReference

36.2 kWReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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65.5 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.8 LReference

Engine

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44.7 kWReference

Power

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44.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

279mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

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Dual-PowerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

33.9 kWReference

42.4 kWReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift

1397 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

30.7 kWReference

39.6 kWReference

Type

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partial power shiftReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Valves

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1 to 4 (closed center)Reference

Pump flow

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53.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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13.6 lpmReference

Control

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position control with top link draft sensingReference

Engine RPM

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540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

196 cmReference

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Weight

2111 kgReference

5194 to 6062 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

7.50-15Reference

Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Length

346 cmReference

353 cmReference

Width

179 cmReference

176 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 228 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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2355 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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2749 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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2576 kgReference

Ford 4100 attachments

4100 Serial Numbers

1975

C450700Reference

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1976

C490300Reference

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1977

C527300Reference

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1978

C560500Reference

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1979

C595800Reference

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1980

C635700Reference

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1981

C660700Reference

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Location:

Front-right of transmissionReference

Serial number decal inside the hood panel.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45 (late)Reference

Cab Charging amps

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70Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

9.8 l/hourReference

12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

2520 kgReference

2572 kgReference

Ford 4630 attachments

4630 Serial Numbers

1990

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BC26239Reference

1991

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BC68791Reference

1992

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BD05270Reference

1993

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BD36800Reference

1994

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BD64162Reference

1995

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BD93484Reference

1996

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02658BReference

1997

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056083BReference

1998

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083357BReference

1999

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111612BReference

Ford 4630 Height

ROPS

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250 cmReference

Cab

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252 cmReference

Exhaust

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236 cmReference

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.