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Ford 4600 vs Ford 4600SU
Verdict: Ford 4600 vs Ford 4600SU
The Ford 4600 and the Ford 4600SU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. Ford 4600SU is the lighter machine (2,667 kg vs 4,480 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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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
60 hp
60 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 20 - October 4, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1223 fileReference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 20 - October 4, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1223 fileReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Variants
4600
utility frameReference
utility frameReference
4600SU
small frameReference
small frameReference
Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
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Engine (gross)
44.7 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
42.1 kWReference
42.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
33.4 kWReference
33.4 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.8 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
44.7 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
7.75:1Reference
7.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
234.6 NmReference
234.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1100Reference
1100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
12.0 LReference
12.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
39.1 kWReference
39.1 kWReference
Max power
32.1 kWReference
32.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
279mm dry discReference
279mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
39.1 kWReference
39.1 kWReference
Pump flow
32.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Rear lift
1397 kgReference
1397 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
540@1800Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
34.5 kWReference
34.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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32.2 LReference
Capacity
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32.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
214 cmReference
196 cmReference
Weight
4480 to 5880 poundsReference
2667 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
16.9-24Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
16.9-30Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
349 cmReference
346 cmReference
Width
171 cmReference
179 cmReference
Height (hood)
146 cmReference
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Height (cab)
260 cmReference
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Ground clearance
43 cmReference
43 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 228 cmReference
142 to 228 cmReference
Shipping
2032 kgReference
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Operating
2667 kgReference
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Ballasted
3728 kgReference
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Operating weight
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2667 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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3728 kgReference
Ford 4600 attachments
4600 Serial Numbers
1975
C450700Reference
C450700Reference
1976
C490300Reference
C490300Reference
1977
C527300Reference
C527300Reference
1978
C560500Reference
C560500Reference
1979
C595800Reference
C595800Reference
1980
C635700Reference
C635700Reference
1981
C660700Reference
C660700Reference
Location:
On top-right section of transmissionReference
On top-right section of transmissionReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
51Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
13.6 l/hourReference
13.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
2876 kgReference
2876 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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49.2 LReference
Ford 4600SU attachments
4600SU Serial Numbers
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.