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Ford 4610SU vs Ford 961
Verdict: Ford 4610SU vs Ford 961
The Ford 4610SU 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 2,084 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4610SU 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 14.9x28 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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4610 LCG
mowing tractorReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
47.0 kWReference
46.7 kWReference
Engine
44.7 kWReference
42.0 kWReference
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
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.75:1Reference
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
234.6 NmReference
190.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1100Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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
Plows
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3Reference
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
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Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
330mm dry discReference
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
Pressure
172.4 barReference
137.9 barReference
Pump flow
32.2 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
3.4 LReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
IReference
Control
position and 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
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
35.3 kWReference
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Total flow
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15.1 lpmReference
Rear lift
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567 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
49.2 LReference
64.3 LReference
Steering
3.4 LReference
power assistReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
196 cmReference
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Weight
2084 kgReference
1504 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-15Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
12-28Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Ag rear
14.9-28Reference
12-28Reference
Length
341 cmReference
336 cmReference
Width
179 cmReference
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Operating weight
2084 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
3402 kgReference
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Ground clearance
43 cmReference
70 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
21 to 41 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 203 cmReference
142 to 203 cmReference
Steering wheel
149 cmReference
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Height
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167 cmReference
Shipping weight
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1504 kgReference
Ford 4610SU attachments
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 4610SU Height
Hood
133 cmReference
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ROPS
237 cmReference
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Exhaust
206 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.