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Ford 5030 vs Ford 951
Verdict: Ford 5030 vs Ford 951
The Ford 5030 and the Ford 951 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5030 leads on rated power with 64 hp against 63 hp. Ford 951 is the lighter machine (1,516 kg vs 5,547 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 1958). In short: choose the Ford 5030 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 951 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
64 hp
63 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Four gears in two ranges with left-hand shuttle.Reference
dieselReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
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power assistReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
40.1 kWReference
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Displacement
4.2 LReference
2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
99 x 91 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
12.5 LReference
14.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
47.4 kWReference
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Max power
40.1 kWReference
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Engine
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46.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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29.8 kWReference
Plows
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3 (14-inch)Reference
Power
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42.0 kWReference
Torque
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190.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
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 capacity
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7.6 LReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
Dual PowerReference
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Clutch
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dry discReference
Oil type
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SAE 80Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
46.2 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
47.4 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
48.1 LReference
7.6 LReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Capacity
48.1 LReference
7.6 LReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
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Pump flow
54.5 lpmReference
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Steering flow
13.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
IReference
Control
top-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift
1397 kgReference
567 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
41.9 kWReference
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Pressure
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137.9 barReference
Total flow
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15.1 lpmReference
Capacities
ROPS Fuel
65.5 LReference
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Cab Fuel
95.8 LReference
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Fuel
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64.3 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
227 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
226 cmReference
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Weight
5547 to 6415 poundsReference
1516 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-36Reference
12-28Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6-36Reference
12-28Reference
2WD Length
364 cmReference
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4WD Length
381 cmReference
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Width
176 cmReference
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Ground clearance
47 cmReference
70 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping
2516 kgReference
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4WD ROPS Shipping
2909 kgReference
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Operating
2716 kgReference
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Ballasted
3742 kgReference
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Length
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336 cmReference
Height
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167 cmReference
Shipping weight
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1516 kgReference
Front tread
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21 to 41 cmReference
Rear tread
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142 to 203 cmReference
Ford 5030 attachments
5030 Serial Numbers
1992
BD08911Reference
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1993
BD29691Reference
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1994
BD64266Reference
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1995
BD87933Reference
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1996
021901BReference
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1997
056392BReference
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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
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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
12 (diesel)Reference
Charging amps
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20Reference
Battery AH
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135 (12V)Reference
Ford 5030 Height
ROPS
251 cmReference
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Cab
251 cmReference
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Exhaust
258 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
13.6 l/hourReference
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Max pull
3520 kgReference
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Variants
851
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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
951 Serial Number Location
951 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.