Compare/Ford 4600SU vs Ford 5530

Ford 4600SU vs Ford 5530

Verdict: Ford 4600SU vs Ford 5530

The Ford 4600SU and the Ford 5530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5530 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 60 hp. Ford 4600SU is the lighter machine (2,667 kg vs 5,689 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 5530 is the newer design (1992 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 5530 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4600SU 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

62 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

Optional transmission adds two creeper ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

4600

utility frameReference

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4600SU

small frameReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

44.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

42.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

33.4 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

100 x 115 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

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Torque

234.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1100Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

39.1 kWReference

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Max power

32.1 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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73.1 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

Clutch

279mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

39.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

32.2 LReference

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Capacity

32.2 LReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift

1397 kgReference

2355 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

34.5 kWReference

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Type

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synchromeshReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

196 cmReference

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Weight

2667 kgReference

5689 to 7290 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50x18Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-24Reference

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Length

346 cmReference

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Width

179 cmReference

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Operating weight

2667 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3728 kgReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 228 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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2580 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3306 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

Ford 4600SU attachments

4600SU Serial Numbers

1975

C450700Reference

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1976

C490300Reference

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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

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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33Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

13.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2876 kgReference

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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.