Compare/Ford 4100 vs Ford 5000 Diesel

Ford 4100 vs Ford 5000 Diesel

Verdict: Ford 4100 vs Ford 5000 Diesel

The Ford 4100 and the Ford 5000 Diesel are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Ford 4100 is the lighter machine (2,111 kg vs 2,519 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 5000 Diesel holds more fuel (68.1 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 4100 is the newer design (1975 vs 1962). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

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Best match

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Ford

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Best match

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Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

68.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

38.8 kWReference

38.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

35.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

29.1 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

29.2 kWReference

30.0 kWReference

Displacement

3.0 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 112 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Power (net)

35.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

38.8 kWReference

38.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

16.3:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1700Reference

Torque

187.1 NmReference

231.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1200Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

7.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

13.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

33.9 kWReference

35.4 kWReference

Max power

29.2 kWReference

30.0 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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37.4 kWReference

Plows

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4Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

279mm dry discReference

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Type

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gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

33.9 kWReference

35.4 kWReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

30.7 kWReference

32.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

196 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

2111 kgReference

1365 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

7.50-15Reference

Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

16.9-30Reference

Length

346 cmReference

331 cmReference

Width

179 cmReference

16 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 228 cmReference

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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

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Batteries

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2Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

9.8 l/hourReference

11.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

2520 kgReference

3686 kgReference

Variants

Super Major

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British modelReference

Ford 5000 Diesel attachments

Capacities

Diameter

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21 cmReference

RPM

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1,700 (high)Reference

Speed

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1153.06 meters/minReference

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

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.