Compare/Ford 4830 vs Ford 5030

Ford 4830 vs Ford 5030

Verdict: Ford 4830 vs Ford 5030

The Ford 4830 and the Ford 5030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4830 leads on rated power with 65 hp against 64 hp. Ford 5030 is the lighter machine (5,547 kg vs 6,527 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 5030 is the newer design (1992 vs 1990). In short: choose the Ford 4830 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 5030 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

65 hp

64 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears in two ranges with left-hand shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

65.1 LReference

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Engine

48.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

Power

48.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

79.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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40.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Coolant capacity

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12.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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47.4 kWReference

Max power

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40.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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Dual PowerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

54.1 lpmReference

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Rear lift

2630 kgReference

1397 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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46.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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47.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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48.1 LReference

Type

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two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

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48.1 LReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

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54.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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13.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Control

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top-link draft sensingReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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41.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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Weight

6527 to 7497 poundsReference

5547 to 6415 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6R36Reference

13.6-36Reference

Ag front

11.2R28 (4WD)Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6R36Reference

13.6-36Reference

Length

382 cmReference

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Height

250 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2960 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3400 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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227 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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226 cmReference

2WD Length

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364 cmReference

4WD Length

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381 cmReference

Width

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176 cmReference

Ground clearance

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47 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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2516 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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2909 kgReference

Operating

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2716 kgReference

Ballasted

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3742 kgReference

Ford 4830 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45 (late)Reference

Cab Charging amps

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70Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

Attachment overview

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

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65.5 LReference

Cab Fuel

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95.8 LReference

Ford 5030 attachments

5030 Serial Numbers

1992

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BD08911Reference

1993

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BD29691Reference

1994

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BD64266Reference

1995

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BD87933Reference

1996

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021901BReference

1997

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056392BReference

1998

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083357BReference

1999

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111612BReference

Location:

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Serial number decal inside the hood panel.Reference

Ford 5030 Height

ROPS

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251 cmReference

Cab

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251 cmReference

Exhaust

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258 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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13.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3520 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.