Compare/Ford 4610 Narrow Orchard vs Ford 6000

Ford 4610 Narrow Orchard vs Ford 6000

Verdict: Ford 4610 Narrow Orchard vs Ford 6000

The Ford 4610 Narrow Orchard and the Ford 6000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 6000 leads on rated power with 66 hp against 65 hp. Ford 4610 Narrow Orchard is the lighter machine (2,189 kg vs 6,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4610 Narrow Orchard is the newer design (1981 vs 1961). In short: choose the Ford 6000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4610 Narrow Orchard if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

65 hp

66 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Diesel 10-speed 2WDJune 17 - July 2, 1963Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 843 fileReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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power assistReference

Variants

4610

utility frameReference

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4610SU

small frameReference

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4610H

highwayReference

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4910 LCG

mowing tractorReference

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4610N

narrowReference

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4610NO

narrow lowReference

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4610O

low-profileReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

48.1 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

92 x 91 mmReference

Power (gross)

48.1 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

15.3:1Reference

8.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

2.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

19.9 LReference

Plows

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5Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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44.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Power at rated engine speed

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46.8 kWReference

Max power

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39.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

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Transmission

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Ford Select-O-SpeedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

45.8 LReference

13.2 LReference

Type

synchromeshReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

45.8 LReference

13.2 LReference

Pressure

144.8 barReference

131.0 barReference

Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

17.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Control

position and top-link draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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PTO (tested)

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49.9 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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38.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

98.4 LReference

Rear axle

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2.8 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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Weight

2189 kgReference

6500 to 7405 poundsReference

Front tire

9.00x10Reference

6.00x16Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4x16Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.00x10. Rear: 18.4x16Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 18.4x16Reference

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Length

307 cmReference

378 cmReference

2WD Width

168 cmReference

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4WD Width

168 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

2189 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

22 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

20 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 129 cmReference

142 to 228 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

143 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

144 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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241 cmReference

Rear tire

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13.6x38Reference

Ag front

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9.00x10Reference

Ag rear

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15.5x38Reference

Height (hood)

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172 cmReference

Front tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

Shipping

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2948 kgReference

Operating

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3358 kgReference

Ballasted

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4329 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

46Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

128Reference

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Ford 4610 Narrow Orchard Height

2WD ROPS

212 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

226 cmReference

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6000 Serial Numbers

1962

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1001Reference

1963

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11948Reference

1964

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38931Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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14.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3277 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.