Compare/Ford 4430 vs Ford 6530

Ford 4430 vs Ford 6530

Verdict: Ford 4430 vs Ford 6530

The Ford 4430 and the Ford 6530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. Ford 4430 is the lighter machine (2,399 kg vs 5,800 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

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Ford

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Best match

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Rated power

70 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

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

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 115 mmReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter volts

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)

52.2 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

Steering flow

30.7 lpmReference

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Steering press.

100.0 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

2690 kgReference

2355 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

51.9 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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Weight

2399 kgReference

5800 to 7400 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5x16Reference

7.50x18Reference

Rear tire

14.9x24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 14.9x24Reference

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Length

367 cmReference

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Width

148 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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Front tread

119 to 134 cmReference

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Rear tread

106 to 144 cmReference

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Steering wheel

138 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.50x42Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50x18. Rear: 9.50x42Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6x38. Rear: 13.6x38Reference

2WD Length

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377 cmReference

4WD Length

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410 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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276 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2630 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3356 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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80 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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63 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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63 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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65 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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154 to 205 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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167 to 218 cmReference

2WD Rear tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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142 to 187 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

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

33Reference

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Cab Charging amps

65Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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33Reference

Ford 4430 Height

Hood

127 cmReference

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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.