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Ford 4430 vs Ford 5900
Verdict: Ford 4430 vs Ford 5900
The Ford 4430 and the Ford 5900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5900 leads on rated power with 73 hp against 70 hp. Ford 4430 is the lighter machine (2,399 kg vs 2,612 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4430 is the newer design (1992 vs 1985). In short: choose the Ford 5900 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4430 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
70 hp
73 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
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
104 x 115 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine (gross)
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54.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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39.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
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54.4 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Compression
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16.3:1Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil capacity
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53.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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12.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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305mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
42.8 LReference
53.0 LReference
Type
shuttleReference
sliding gearReference
Capacity
42.8 LReference
53.0 LReference
Pressure
188.9 barReference
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Valves
2 or 3Reference
1Reference
Pump flow
41.6 lpmReference
22.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
30.7 lpmReference
13.6 lpmReference
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
1515 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
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540@1900Reference
Capacities
Fuel
51.9 LReference
75.7 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
211 cmReference
222 cmReference
Weight
2399 kgReference
2612 kgReference
Front tire
9.5x16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
16.9-30Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 14.9x24Reference
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Length
367 cmReference
370 cmReference
Width
148 cmReference
195 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
39 cmReference
45 cmReference
Front tread
119 to 134 cmReference
137 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread
106 to 144 cmReference
162 to 203 cmReference
Steering wheel
138 cmReference
173 cmReference
Ag front
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7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
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16.9-30Reference
Clearance (rear axle)
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43 cmReference
4430 Serial Numbers
1992
F622950Reference
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1993
F659700Reference
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1994
F021000Reference
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1995
1070257Reference
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1996
1078242Reference
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1997
1105905Reference
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1998
1130047Reference
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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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32Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Ford 4430 Height
Hood
127 cmReference
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ROPS
215 cmReference
238 cmReference
Speeds
5900 Serial Numbers
1985
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ZX00001Reference
1986
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ZX00486Reference
1987
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ZX00700Reference
1988
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ZX01046Reference
1989
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ZX02245Reference
1990
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ZX03006Reference
Location:
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Transmission, upper front-rightReference
Ford 5900 Height
Exhaust
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243 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.