Compare/Ford 4230 vs Ford 4600SU

Ford 4230 vs Ford 4600SU

Verdict: Ford 4230 vs Ford 4600SU

The Ford 4230 and the Ford 4600SU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4230 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 60 hp. Ford 4600SU is the lighter machine (2,667 kg vs 4,871 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4230 is the newer design (1992 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 4230 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4600SU 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

62 hp

60 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

Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 20 - October 4, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1223 fileReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Displacement

3.6 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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44.7 kWReference

Engine (net)

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42.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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33.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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41.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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44.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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7.75:1Reference

Torque

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234.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1100Reference

Oil capacity

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12.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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39.1 kWReference

Max power

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32.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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279mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

42.8 LReference

32.2 LReference

Type

shuttleReference

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Capacity

42.8 LReference

32.2 LReference

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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Steering press.

100.0 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

2690 kgReference

1397 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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39.1 kWReference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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34.5 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

51.9 LReference

49.2 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

200 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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Weight

4871 to 5290 poundsReference

2667 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: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9x24Reference

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2WD Length

351 cmReference

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4WD Length

367 cmReference

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2WD Width

146 cmReference

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4WD Width

148 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2209 kgReference

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4WD Weight

2399 kgReference

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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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16.9-24Reference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-24Reference

Length

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346 cmReference

Width

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179 cmReference

Operating weight

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2667 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3728 kgReference

Ground clearance

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43 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 203 cmReference

4230 Serial Numbers

1992

F622650Reference

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1993

F656580Reference

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1994

F021000Reference

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1995

1069303Reference

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1996

1078767Reference

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1997

1106731Reference

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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 4230 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

4600

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utility frameReference

4600SU

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small frameReference

Ford 4600SU attachments

4600SU 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

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C595800Reference

1980

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C635700Reference

1981

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C660700Reference

Location:

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On top-right section of transmissionReference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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13.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2876 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.