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Ford 4610 Orchard vs Ford 6000
Verdict: Ford 4610 Orchard vs Ford 6000
The Ford 4610 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 Orchard is the lighter machine (2,164 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 Orchard is the newer design (1981 vs 1961). In short: choose the Ford 6000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4610 Orchard 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
65 hp
66 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
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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Pre-heating
thermostartReference
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Compression
15.3:1Reference
8.4:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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
53.4 lpmReference
17.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
13.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Control
position and top-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1397 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
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
2164 kgReference
6500 to 7405 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
6.00x16Reference
2WD Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 16.9x24Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8.3x24. Rear: 16.9x24Reference
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Length
307 cmReference
378 cmReference
Width
206 cmReference
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2WD Shipping weight
2164 kgReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
40 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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4WD Front tread
132 to 182 cmReference
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Rear tread
162 to 203 cmReference
142 to 228 cmReference
2WD Steering wheel
149 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
52Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
128Reference
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Ford 4610 Orchard Height
2WD ROPS
228 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.