Compare/Ford 4600 vs Ford 5000

Ford 4600 vs Ford 5000

Verdict: Ford 4600 vs Ford 5000

The Ford 4600 and the Ford 5000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4600 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 56 hp. Ford 4600 is the lighter machine (4,480 kg vs 5,740 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4600 is the newer design (1975 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 4600 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 5000 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 20 - October 4, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1223 fileReference

Dual Power adds a power shift underdrive to the basic 8-speed transmission.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

GP Steering

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power assistReference

Row-crop Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

4600

utility frameReference

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5100

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general purposeReference

5200

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row-cropReference

4600SU

small frameReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

60.6 LReference

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Engine (gross)

44.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

42.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

33.4 kWReference

37.9 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

107 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

44.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Torque

234.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1100Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

11.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

14.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

39.1 kWReference

43.6 kWReference

Max power

32.1 kWReference

36.9 kWReference

Engine

—

51.5 kWReference

Power

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51.5 kWReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

279mm dry discReference

wet discReference

Transmission

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Dual PowerReference

Oil type

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M2C41Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

39.1 kWReference

45.0 kWReference

Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

22.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

1000@2060Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

34.5 kWReference

41.3 kWReference

Diesel PTO (claimed)

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41.7 kWReference

Gas PTO (claimed)

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45.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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32.9 LReference

Type

—

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

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32.9 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Steering flow

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17.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

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72.4 barReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

4480 to 5880 poundsReference

5740 to 6250 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

12.4-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

349 cmReference

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Width

171 cmReference

173 cmReference

Height (hood)

146 cmReference

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Height (cab)

260 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 228 cmReference

Shipping

2032 kgReference

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Operating

2667 kgReference

2660 kgReference

Ballasted

3728 kgReference

4399 kgReference

GP Wheelbase

—

222 cmReference

Row-crop Wheelbase

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243 cmReference

GP Length

—

359 cmReference

Row-crop Length

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378 cmReference

GP Front tread

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132 to 203 cmReference

Row-crop Front tread

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142 to 223 cmReference

GP Shipping

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2603 kgReference

Row-crop Shipping

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2835 kgReference

Steering wheel

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161 cmReference

Ford 4600 attachments

4600 Serial Numbers

1975

C450700Reference

1976

C490300Reference

1977

C527300Reference

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1978

C560500Reference

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1979

C595800Reference

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1980

C635700Reference

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1981

C660700Reference

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Location:

On top-right section of transmissionReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

51Reference

22Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Gas Battery AH

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80Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

13.6 l/hourReference

17.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

2876 kgReference

3208 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

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75.7 LReference

Ford 5000 attachments

5000 Serial Number Location

5000 Serial Numbers

1965

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C100000Reference

1966

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C124200Reference

1967

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C161300Reference

1968

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C190200Reference

1969

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C226000Reference

1970

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C257600Reference

1971

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C292100Reference

1972

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C327200Reference

1973

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C367300Reference

1974

—

C405200Reference

Ford 5000 Height

GP Hood

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154 cmReference

Row-crop Hood

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172 cmReference

Exhaust

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219 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.