Compare/Ford 4610 Narrow vs Ford Commander 6000

Ford 4610 Narrow vs Ford Commander 6000

Verdict: Ford 4610 Narrow vs Ford Commander 6000

The Ford 4610 Narrow and the Ford Commander 6000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford Commander 6000 leads on rated power with 66 hp against 65 hp. Ford 4610 Narrow is the lighter machine (2,180 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 4610 Narrow is the newer design (1981 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford Commander 6000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4610 Narrow if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

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

—

Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Diesel 10-speed 2WDMarch 15 - 31, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 878 fileReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

—

Final drives

—

planetaryReference

Variants

4610

utility frameReference

—

4610SU

small frameReference

—

4610H

highwayReference

—

4910 LCG

mowing tractorReference

—

4610N

narrowReference

—

4610NO

narrow lowReference

—

4610O

low-profileReference

—

Engine

Engine (gross)

48.1 kWReference

—

Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

92 x 91 mmReference

Power (gross)

48.1 kWReference

—

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

—

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

—

Compression

15.3:1Reference

8.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2430Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

14.7 LReference

Plows

—

5Reference

Drawbar (tested)

—

46.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Firing order

—

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Power at rated engine speed

—

49.9 kWReference

Max power

—

46.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

—

Transmission

—

Ford Select-O-SpeedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

45.8 LReference

13.2 LReference

Type

gearReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

45.8 LReference

13.2 LReference

Pressure

144.8 barReference

—

Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

17.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

—

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1397 kgReference

—

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

1000@2225Reference

PTO (tested)

—

49.9 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

—

40.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

98.4 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

—

4WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

—

Weight

2180 kgReference

3234 kgReference

Front tire

5.50x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

—

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.50x16. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

—

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50x18. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

—

Length

320 cmReference

360 cmReference

Width

134 cmReference

181 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

2180 kgReference

—

2WD Clearance (front axle)

49 cmReference

—

4WD Clearance (front axle)

25 cmReference

—

Clearance (rear axle)

32 cmReference

—

2WD Front tread

117 to 158 cmReference

—

4WD Front tread

113 to 154 cmReference

—

Rear tread

99 to 161 cmReference

142 to 213 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

155 cmReference

—

4WD Steering wheel

77 cmReference

—

Wheelbase

—

215 cmReference

Rear tire

—

13.6-38 (row-crop)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

—

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 15.5-38 (all-purpose)Reference

Height (steering wheel)

—

198 cmReference

Height (hood)

—

177 cmReference

Operating weight

—

3234 kgReference

Ballasted weight

—

4347 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

—

49 cmReference

Front tread

—

142 to 193 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

46Reference

20Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

—

Ford 4610 Narrow Height

2WD ROPS

225 cmReference

—

4WD ROPS

237 cmReference

—

Commander 6000 Serial Numbers

1965

—

C100000Reference

1966

—

C123000Reference

1967

—

C160000Reference

Test results

Fuel use

—

20.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

—

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.