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Ford 4230 vs Ford 5530
Verdict: Ford 4230 vs Ford 5530
The Ford 4230 and the Ford 5530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 62 hp. Ford 4230 is the lighter machine (4,871 kg vs 5,689 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
62 hp
62 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
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Manufacturer
FiatReference
FordReference
With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Optional transmission adds two creeper ranges.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Engine
Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
100 x 115 mmReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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73.1 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil capacity
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11.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
20 forward and 12 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
46.2 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
42.8 LReference
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Type
shuttleReference
synchromeshReference
Capacity
42.8 LReference
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Pressure
188.9 barReference
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Valves
2 or 3Reference
1 to 3Reference
Pump flow
41.6 lpmReference
41.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
30.7 lpmReference
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Steering press.
100.0 barReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position control and lower-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift
2690 kgReference
2355 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
51.9 LReference
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Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
200 cmReference
210 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
211 cmReference
204 cmReference
Weight
4871 to 5290 poundsReference
5689 to 7290 poundsReference
Front tire
27x9.50-15Reference
7.50x18Reference
2WD Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
9.50x42Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 27x9.50-15. Rear: 14.9x24Reference
Front: 7.50x18. Rear: 9.50x42Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9x24Reference
Front: 13.6x38. Rear: 13.6x38Reference
2WD Length
351 cmReference
377 cmReference
4WD Length
367 cmReference
410 cmReference
2WD Width
146 cmReference
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4WD Width
148 cmReference
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2WD Weight
2209 kgReference
2580 kgReference
4WD Weight
2399 kgReference
3306 kgReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
39 cmReference
63 cmReference
2WD Front tread
116 to 147 cmReference
154 to 205 cmReference
4WD Front tread
119 to 134 cmReference
167 to 218 cmReference
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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Height (ROPS)
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276 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
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80 cmReference
2WD Clearance (drawbar)
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63 cmReference
4WD Clearance (drawbar)
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65 cmReference
2WD Rear tread
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142 to 193 cmReference
4WD Rear tread
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142 to 187 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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
33Reference
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Cab Charging amps
65Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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33Reference
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
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.