Compare/Ford 4830 vs Ford Commander 6000

Ford 4830 vs Ford Commander 6000

Verdict: Ford 4830 vs Ford Commander 6000

The Ford 4830 and the Ford Commander 6000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford Commander 6000 leads on rated power with 66 hp against 65 hp. Ford Commander 6000 is the lighter machine (3,234 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 4830 is the newer design (1990 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford Commander 6000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4830 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

65 hp

66 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Diesel 10-speed 2WDMarch 15 - 31, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 878 fileReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

65.1 LReference

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Engine

48.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

3.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

92 x 91 mmReference

Power

48.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2430Reference

Torque

79.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Plows

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5Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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46.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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8.8:1Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

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14.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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49.9 kWReference

Max power

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46.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Ford Select-O-SpeedReference

Type

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full power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

54.1 lpmReference

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Rear lift

2630 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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48.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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49.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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13.2 LReference

Capacity

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13.2 LReference

Pump flow

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17.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2225Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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40.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

228 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

6527 to 7497 poundsReference

3234 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6R36Reference

13.6-38 (row-crop)Reference

Ag front

11.2R28 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

13.6R36Reference

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Length

382 cmReference

360 cmReference

Height

250 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2960 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3400 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 15.5-38 (all-purpose)Reference

Width

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181 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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198 cmReference

Height (hood)

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177 cmReference

Operating weight

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3234 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4347 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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49 cmReference

Front tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

Ford 4830 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Charging amps

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20Reference

Attachment overview

Capacities

Fuel

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98.4 LReference

Commander 6000 Serial Numbers

1965

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C100000Reference

1966

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C123000Reference

1967

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C160000Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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20.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3368 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.