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Ford 4610 vs Ford Powermaster 881
Verdict: Ford 4610 vs Ford Powermaster 881
The Ford 4610 and the Ford Powermaster 881 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 63 hp. Ford Powermaster 881 is the lighter machine (1,587 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
63 hp
63 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference
Diesel Select-O-Speed 2WDJune 28 - July 2, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 705 fileReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Variants
811
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Select-O-Speed, no PTOReference
821
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Four-speed, no PTO or 3-pointReference
841
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Four-speedReference
851
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Five-speedReference
861
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Five speed, live PTOReference
871
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Select-O-SpeedReference
881
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Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference
981
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row-crop chassisReference
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
27.6 kWReference
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
2200Reference
Torque
234.6 NmReference
190.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1100Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.4 LReference
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
14.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
39.0 kWReference
30.8 kWReference
Max power
32.2 kWReference
25.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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29.8 kWReference
Firing order
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1-2-4-3Reference
Sparkplug gap
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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
Transmission
Dual RangeReference
Ford Select-O-SpeedReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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hydraulic wet discReference
Oil type
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Ford M2C41Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
39.2 kWReference
34.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
45.8 LReference
7.6 LReference
Type
synchromeshReference
full power shiftReference
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
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
35.3 kWReference
25.3 kWReference
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 assist optionalReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
214 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
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Weight
2180 kgReference
1587 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-28Reference
12x28Reference
Ag front
11.2-24 (4WD)Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
12x28Reference
Length
352 cmReference
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Width
171 cmReference
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2WD Shipping weight
2180 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
3742 kgReference
3046 kgReference
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
132 to 193 cmReference
Steering wheel
160 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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189 cmReference
Operating weight
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1587 kgReference
Front tread
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132 to 203 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
Left side of tractor, on top of transmission case behind the starter.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negative (12V)Reference
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
9.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
2963 kgReference
2341 kgReference
Speeds
881 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.