Compare/Ford 4610 vs Ford 961

Ford 4610 vs Ford 961

Verdict: Ford 4610 vs Ford 961

The Ford 4610 and the Ford 961 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 63 hp. Ford 961 is the lighter machine (1,504 kg vs 2,180 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4610 is the newer design (1981 vs 1958). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference

dieselReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

861

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utility chassisReference

941

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four-speedReference

951

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five-speedReference

961

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five-speed, live PTOReference

971

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Select-O-SpeedReference

981

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Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference

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)

47.0 kWReference

46.7 kWReference

Engine

44.7 kWReference

42.0 kWReference

Plows

4Reference

3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

33.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

99 x 91 mmReference

Power

41.8 kWReference

42.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

44.7 kWReference

46.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

16.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

234.6 NmReference

190.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1100Reference

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.4 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

14.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

39.0 kWReference

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Max power

32.2 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2-4-3Reference

Sparkplug gap

—

0.686 mmReference

Point gap

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0.635 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

Dual RangeReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Oil type

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SAE 80Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

39.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

45.8 LReference

7.6 LReference

Type

synchromeshReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

45.8 LReference

7.6 LReference

Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

53.4 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

3.4 LReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

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

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

35.3 kWReference

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Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Total flow

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15.1 lpmReference

Rear lift

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567 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

64.3 LReference

Steering

3.4 LReference

power assistReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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Weight

2180 kgReference

1504 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

12-28Reference

Ag front

11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

15.5-38Reference

12-28Reference

Length

352 cmReference

336 cmReference

Width

171 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

2180 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3742 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

49 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

37 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

43 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

142 to 182 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

Steering wheel

160 cmReference

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Height

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167 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1504 kgReference

Ground clearance

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70 cmReference

Front tread

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21 to 41 cmReference

Ford 4610 attachments

4610 Serial Numbers

1982

C681910Reference

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1983

C695880Reference

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1984

C713459Reference

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1985

C737800Reference

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1986

C754100Reference

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1987

BA80100Reference

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1988

BB31777Reference

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1989

BB80620Reference

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1990

BC26239Reference

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Location:

Plate inside engine compartment and front-right transmission coverReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Mk I Charging amps

32Reference

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Mk II Charging amps

51Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

12 (diesel)Reference

Diesel Battery AH

128Reference

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Gas Battery AH

77Reference

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Charging amps

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20Reference

Battery AH

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135 (12V)Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 4610 Height

Hood

146 cmReference

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ROPS

240 cmReference

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Exhaust

215 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

10.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2963 kgReference

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Speeds

961 Serial Number Location

961 Serial Numbers

1957

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1001Reference

1958

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11977Reference

1959

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58312Reference

1960

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105943Reference

1961

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131427Reference

1962

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155531Reference

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.