Compare/Ford 4630 vs Ford 5000

Ford 4630 vs Ford 5000

Verdict: Ford 4630 vs Ford 5000

The Ford 4630 and the Ford 5000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5000 leads on rated power with 56 hp against 55 hp. Ford 4630 is the lighter machine (5,194 kg vs 5,740 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 4630 is the newer design (1990 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 5000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4630 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

55 hp

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Dual-Power provides a push-button power shift between direct drive and a lower range.Reference

Dual Power adds a power shift underdrive to the basic 8-speed transmission.Reference

Original price

$31,700 (1999 4WD )Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

GP Steering

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power assistReference

Row-crop Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

65.5 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

95.8 LReference

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Engine

44.7 kWReference

51.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

36.2 kWReference

37.9 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

107 x 107 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

51.5 kWReference

Compression

16.1:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.6 LReference

14.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

42.4 kWReference

43.6 kWReference

Max power

36.2 kWReference

36.9 kWReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

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11.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

Transmission

Dual-PowerReference

Dual PowerReference

Oil type

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M2C41Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

42.4 kWReference

45.0 kWReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Valves

1 to 4 (closed center)Reference

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Pump flow

53.4 lpmReference

22.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

17.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position control with top link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

1000@2060Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

39.6 kWReference

41.3 kWReference

Diesel PTO (claimed)

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41.7 kWReference

Gas PTO (claimed)

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45.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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32.9 LReference

Capacity

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32.9 LReference

Steering press.

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72.4 barReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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Weight

5194 to 6062 poundsReference

5740 to 6250 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-15Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

12.4-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-15Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

353 cmReference

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Width

176 cmReference

173 cmReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

36 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

2355 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

2749 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Operating

2576 kgReference

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GP Wheelbase

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222 cmReference

Row-crop Wheelbase

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243 cmReference

GP Length

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359 cmReference

Row-crop Length

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378 cmReference

GP Front tread

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132 to 203 cmReference

Row-crop Front tread

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142 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 228 cmReference

GP Shipping

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2603 kgReference

Row-crop Shipping

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2835 kgReference

Operating

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2660 kgReference

Ballasted

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4399 kgReference

Steering wheel

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161 cmReference

Ford 4630 attachments

4630 Serial Numbers

1990

BC26239Reference

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1991

BC68791Reference

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1992

BD05270Reference

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1993

BD36800Reference

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1994

BD64162Reference

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1995

BD93484Reference

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1996

02658BReference

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1997

056083BReference

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1998

083357BReference

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1999

111612BReference

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Location:

Serial number decal inside the hood panel.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45 (late)Reference

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Cab Charging amps

70Reference

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Battery CCA

800Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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22Reference

Gas Battery AH

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80Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 4630 Height

ROPS

250 cmReference

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Cab

252 cmReference

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Exhaust

236 cmReference

219 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

12.1 l/hourReference

17.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

2572 kgReference

3208 kgReference

Variants

5100

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general purposeReference

5200

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row-cropReference

Capacities

Fuel

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75.7 LReference

Ford 5000 attachments

5000 Serial Number Location

5000 Serial Numbers

1965

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C100000Reference

1966

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C124200Reference

1967

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C161300Reference

1968

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C190200Reference

1969

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C226000Reference

1970

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C257600Reference

1971

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C292100Reference

1972

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C327200Reference

1973

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C367300Reference

1974

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C405200Reference

1975

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C450700Reference

1976

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C490300Reference

Ford 5000 Height

GP Hood

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154 cmReference

Row-crop Hood

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172 cmReference

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.