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Ford 4430 vs Ford Commander 6000
Verdict: Ford 4430 vs Ford Commander 6000
The Ford 4430 and the Ford Commander 6000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4430 leads on rated power with 70 hp against 66 hp. Ford 4430 is the lighter machine (2,399 kg vs 3,234 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 1965). In short: choose the Ford 4430 for outright pulling power, or the Ford Commander 6000 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
66 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
Diesel 10-speed 2WDMarch 15 - 31, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 878 fileReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Engine
Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
104 x 115 mmReference
92 x 91 mmReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2430Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Plows
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5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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46.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Compression
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8.8:1Reference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil capacity
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11.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
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14.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
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49.9 kWReference
Max power
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46.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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Ford Select-O-SpeedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
48.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
42.8 LReference
13.2 LReference
Type
shuttleReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
42.8 LReference
13.2 LReference
Pressure
188.9 barReference
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Valves
2 or 3Reference
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Pump flow
41.6 lpmReference
17.0 lpmReference
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
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
2690 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (tested)
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49.9 kWReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2225Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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40.6 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
51.9 LReference
98.4 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
211 cmReference
215 cmReference
Weight
2399 kgReference
3234 kgReference
Front tire
9.5x16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
13.6-38 (row-crop)Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 14.9x24Reference
Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 15.5-38 (all-purpose)Reference
Length
367 cmReference
360 cmReference
Width
148 cmReference
181 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
39 cmReference
49 cmReference
Front tread
119 to 134 cmReference
142 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread
106 to 144 cmReference
142 to 213 cmReference
Steering wheel
138 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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198 cmReference
Height (hood)
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177 cmReference
Operating weight
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3234 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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4347 kgReference
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
generatorReference
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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20Reference
Ford 4430 Height
Hood
127 cmReference
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ROPS
215 cmReference
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Speeds
Commander 6000 Serial Numbers
1965
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C100000Reference
1966
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C123000Reference
1967
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C160000Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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20.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3368 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.